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Aro Biotherapeutics’ ABX1100, used to treat Pompe disease, was granted a Rare Pediatric Drug designation by the FDA.

Prenatal exposure to industrial air pollutants increases risk of adverse birth outcomes in infants.

There has been a significant increase of IBD overall and Crohn’s disease specifically in pediatric patients between 2000-2014.

Study examines how long it takes to see a physician across United States.

In a recent article, researchers discussed current atopic dermatitis treatments, along with the need for safe and effective long-term treatments.

In 2 new education documents, Physicians for Informed Consent outlines the risks of Hepatitis B compared to the risks of the Hepatitis B vaccination.

In a recent study, prenatal cannabis exposure was associated with greater risk of behavioral problems and mental health disorders in children.

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for pediatric care dates to the ancient Egyptians and remains popular with patients, parents, and providers seeking a holistic approach to pediatric care.

Improvements in atopic dermatitis symptoms were seen in children taking dupilumab, with minimal adverse events.

Infants of fully vaccinated mothers had fewer cases of hospitalization from COVID-19 than those unvaccinated.

ADHD has been linked with greater perceived stress and sleep problems in adolescents.

Investigators found minimal difference between breastfeeding rates less than 1 week postpartum of women who had diabetes pre-pregnancy, gestational diabetes only, and no history of diabetes.

It was recently announced that oral Otezla is efficient in treating pediatric patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

A recent study has associated the use of assisted reproductive technology in birth with an increased chance of developing childhood cancers.

Study findings suggest that some cases of secondary glaucoma occur up to 16 years after the original cataract surgery.

A recent study found suicide attempts and suicide ideation were more common in children with genetic factors linked to suicide attempts.

Although effective therapies are crucial, adverse events, financial burden, and other factors make a "taper-to-target" approach appealing to both pediatric patients and their caregivers.

Researchers saw the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program and grab-and-go meals helped provide meals to a wide range of children after schools closed in March 2020.

The FDA had recently advised parents and caregivers to not buy or give Mother’s Touch Formula to infants.

Long-term corticosteroids during pregnancy is associated with maternal and fetal adverse outcomes which may influence the insulin resistance later in life.

From 2010 to 2017, battery-related emergency department visits in pediatric patients saw a significant increase.

Older participants had smaller dual-task performance deficits for gait and texting speed in both the ADHD group and the control group.

Latest emergency use authorizations for Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

The cohort study is the first to report developmental cascades between disturbed sleep and depressive symptoms throughout childhood and early adolescence.

In response to an article published last year, the AAP wrote a letter to the editor, which has since been refuted.

The president’s student loan initiative only covers a portion of the average debt of medical school, but the Association of American Medical Colleges says it still does some good.