Cerliponase alfa FDA approved to slow loss of ambulation in children of all ages with CLN2 disease
July 25th 2024From baseline to final assessment, all 7 matched cerliponase alfa-treated children under 3 years of age maintained a motor score of 3, representing a "grossly normal gait, signifying a delay in disease onset," stated BioMarin.
Pediatric patients with uveitis at elevated risk of cataracts, study finds
July 24th 2024Risk for cataract development was assessed at specific follow-up durations of 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, and 20 years following the index date, with an increased risk of cataracts development among patients aged younger than 18 years present at each time point.
Comparison of teen- and parent-reported estimates of social and emotional support, 2021 to 2022
July 23rd 2024The investigative team noted that teenagers with emotional and social support are better off to handle stressors such as biological and social transition, and are less likely to experience a variety of adverse physical and mental health outcomes.
Here’s a doggone good way to minimize pain during needlesticks
July 17th 2024When it comes to easing pain from a needlestick, pairing a dog with the human administering the needlestick was more successful than the human alone, according to results of a study conducted in a hematology oncology clinic.
Communication, planning, and vaccines prevent infections in the school setting
July 16th 2024Donna Hallas. PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, underscores the critical need for proper vaccination and effective communication between parents and schools to ensure sick children stay home, while addressing logistical challenges faced by parents.
cUTI Roundtable: Discussing and diagnosing these difficult infections
July 10th 2024This series looks to discuss several topics around these infections including diagnosis, treatment, challenges in managing UTIs in patients with dementia and neurogenic bladders, antibiotic resistance, and considerations for patients and caregiver engagement.