Adolescent abuse of prescription painkillers soars

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on how PNPs can implement evidence-based strategies to encourage parents to vaccinate their children.

The FDA has approved belimumab (Benlysta; GSK) autoinjector for children with lupus nephritis, expanding at-home treatment.

AAP updates clinical guidance to help pediatricians navigate genetic evaluation of children with global developmental delay or intellectual disability.

A 40-year study found that higher third-trimester glucose levels in insulin-dependent pregnancies were tied to increased obesity risk in adult offspring.