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In a recent study, rates of urinary tract infections and invasive bacterial infections in infants aged under 60 days saw a downward trend monthly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visits to primary care centers for mental health disorders saw an overall increase during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to a prepandemic period.

The AAP recently released a list of 5 frequent conditions in pediatric patients which often see unnecessary testing.

In a recent study, infants born from mothers vaccinated against influenza were less likely to be hospitalized from the disease than those born to unvaccinated mothers.

COVID-19 has caused millions of children worldwide to miss their measles vaccinations, putting them at increased risk of measles infection.

CMS publishes memo to reinforce safety standards for physicians, support staff, and patients.

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In a recent study, it was found that individuals with public health insurance had worse health competence beliefs, reducing transition goals, expectations, and beliefs.

Research suggested no significant relationship between peanut sensitivity and AD severity as measured by two scores, although the study was acknowledged to have a smaller population due to pandemic restrictions.

Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may lead to increased risks for preterm birth, preterm delivery, and spontaneous abortion, according to new research in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

A recent report from the AAP and AACPDM discusses how to identify and treat cerebral palsy in children.

According to the 2022 March of Dimes report card, it was reported that maternal and infant outcomes have worsened, with the preterm birth rate reaching 10.5% in 2021.

Data from the DANish LIFE course cohort indicated that individuals with high adversity in childhood were at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than those with low adversity.

Bradley Warady, MD, pediatric nephrologist and researcher at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, discusses the causes of vaccine hesitancy and the effects of vaccine hesitancy on public health.

In a recent statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics discussed how patients with respiratory infections can be managed, along with guidance on RSV treatment.

Tell your patients to get their annual flu vaccines for best protection against illness.

The burden of sleep disorders is high among the transgender or gender-nonconforming population and this study evaluated the role of gender-affirming therapy on that relationship.

A recent study found that infants born to mothers with maternal comorbidities, such as preeclampsia, had higher risk of poor kidney function.

New updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children would provide more nutritious options to low-income families.

Researchers from New York University have found that children are vulnerable to deceptive marketing of unhealthy food because of a lack of government oversight.

A recent poll showed that some parents do not discuss vaccines with their child’s regular doctor, with many choosing to not have their child receive any vaccines.

Cleveland Clinic begins charging for doctors’ time spent responding to some electronic messages

A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.

Commonwealth Fund survey of 10 nations finds primary care in global crisis.

In a recent study, it was found that the rate of hospital admissions and assessments for eating disorders significantly increased after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a recent study, investigators found that life-threatening neurologic conditions from severe acute COVID-19 were more frequent in 2021 than 2020.

HHS secretary says federal government will need quicker access to national data to address future health emergencies

In a recent study, racial minorities of an older age with non-classic cutaneous manifestations were more often to present with juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies after COVID-19 infection.