Clinical trials and life care plans in pediatric practice: New roles, two opportunities
Even at a young age, a child with a serious or disabling health problem might need a blueprint for lifelong care. Creating that plan has become a business that benefits your patients. Participating in a clinical trial allows you to bring innovative treatments and state-of-the-art therapeutics to your patients, as well as necessary care to those whose families cannot otherwise afford it.
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.
