Pediatric drugs in the pipeline

The nearly 4000 cases in 2023 were the highest number reported in over 30 years, the Task Force stated.

A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.

A new study found that cell-free DNA from routine prenatal testing can accurately identify preterm birth risk without added cost or procedures.

Infants born moderately preterm had lower composite cognitive scores compared to those born at full-term s (β = −0.39; 95% CI, −0.55 to −0.22; P < .001).

Two-thirds of US teen girls live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits, or parental involvement laws, limiting access to care.

"Bottom line, previous surgery for endometriosis is not a contraindication to the use of an IUD (usually with HT) if the patient and you agree that this is the best option," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.