SPOTLIGHT -
Jaundice and lethargy (septo-optic dysplasia or SOD)
FDA approves phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% eye drops for pharmacologically-induced mydriasis
Results from the phase 3 MIRA-4 pediatric trial demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile with no reported adverse events. Rupa Wong, MD, offers thoughts on the approval, and why it may not change day-to-day practice when it comes to the pediatric population.
Food Insecurity and the Dangers of Infant Formula Dilution
Evaluating pediatric ED readiness and racial, ethnic disparities in mortality
Peter C. Jenkins, MD, MSc, details his study recently published in Jama Network Open, evaluating associations between pediatric emergency department readiness and mortality, and if children of all races benefited equitably.
Demystifying Infant Formula
COVID-19 does not precipitate type 1 diabetes in children, study finds
The number of children who received a T1D diagnosis did not differ from children with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Study finds obesity treatment can safely begin in early childhood
Data from a 4-year trial of preschool-aged children offers new insight into the effects of initiating obesity management strategies among children in early life.
