October 29th, 2026CDC: ADHD diagnoses in US children rose to 13.8% from 2019 to 2025NHIS data show the share of US children aged 5 to 17 years ever diagnosed with ADHD climbed from 9.9% in 2019 to 13.8% in 2025.Read more
October 28th, 2026Self-harm risk peaks before ADHD medication initiation, study findsSelf-harm risk in ADHD peaked in the 90 days before medication initiation and declined once treatment began, a 5-system analysis found.Read more
October 22nd, 2026Low third-trimester PlGF linked to later ADHD in offspringLower maternal PlGF in the third trimester was tied to child ADHD in a University of Iowa cohort, independent of preeclampsia and FGR.Read more
October 2nd, 2026Ecopipam data at MDS 2026 show early and sustained tic reduction in pediatric Tourette syndromeNew ecopipam analyses show tic reduction within 8 weeks and sustained to 18 months in Tourette syndrome as the FDA weighs approval.Read more
October 30th, 2026Experts share pediatric Halloween safety guidanceJohns Hopkins Children's Center experts outline pedestrian, burn, allergy, anxiety, and candy guidance pediatricians can share before Halloween.Read more
October 30th, 2026Pumpkin carving drives over half of Halloween ED injuriesPumpkin carving accounts for 55% of Halloween ED injuries; AAOS outlines prevention tips for carving, costumes, and trick-or-treating.Read more
October 29th, 2026FDA proposes new iodine, vitamin A and D limits for infant formulaA proposed rule would revise iodine, manganese, and vitamin A and D levels in infant formula and reaffirm 4 other nutrient specifications.Read more
October 29th, 2026Scoping review supports pediatric home-based hospice, palliative careA review of 93 studies links pediatric home-based hospice and palliative care to fewer hospital days, lower costs, and better family QOL.Read more