Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity.
TNX-2900 to treat Prader-Willi syndrome granted Rare Pediatric Disease designation
TNX-2900 was previously granted Orphan Drug designation by the federal agency in 2022 for the treatment of PWS.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Dr. Erin Harrop, an assistant professor at University of Denver in Colorado and a licensed medical social worker to talk about atypical anorexia nervosa, including diagnostic challenges.
Increased servings of 100% fruit juice per day associated with BMI gain in children
Though the association of BMI gain and 100% fruit juice in children was “small,” authors concluded their findings support public health guidance to limit consumption of the beverage to prevent overweight and obesity.
USPSTF draft statement recommends children with obesity begin behavioral interventions at age 6
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is planning to recommend that comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions be the primary effective intervention for weight loss in children and adolescents with high body mass indexes (BMI).
High BMI associated with increased risk of type 1 diabetes
In a systematic and meta-analysis review of cohort studies that featured nearly 1.7 million individuals, study authors concluded that there is an association between high body mass index (BMI) and an increased risk of incident type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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.
Social media as tool for obesity intervention
Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity.
TNX-2900 to treat Prader-Willi syndrome granted Rare Pediatric Disease designation
March 25th 2024TNX-2900 was previously granted Orphan Drug designation by the federal agency in 2022 for the treatment of PWS.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
January 28th 2022Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Dr. Erin Harrop, an assistant professor at University of Denver in Colorado and a licensed medical social worker to talk about atypical anorexia nervosa, including diagnostic challenges.
Increased servings of 100% fruit juice per day associated with BMI gain in children
January 19th 2024Though the association of BMI gain and 100% fruit juice in children was “small,” authors concluded their findings support public health guidance to limit consumption of the beverage to prevent overweight and obesity.
USPSTF draft statement recommends children with obesity begin behavioral interventions at age 6
December 13th 2023The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is planning to recommend that comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions be the primary effective intervention for weight loss in children and adolescents with high body mass indexes (BMI).
High BMI associated with increased risk of type 1 diabetes
November 8th 2023In a systematic and meta-analysis review of cohort studies that featured nearly 1.7 million individuals, study authors concluded that there is an association between high body mass index (BMI) and an increased risk of incident type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Study finds obesity treatment can safely begin in early childhood
September 25th 2023Data 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.
TNX-2900 to treat Prader-Willi syndrome granted Rare Pediatric Disease designation
March 25th 2024TNX-2900 was previously granted Orphan Drug designation by the federal agency in 2022 for the treatment of PWS.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 1
January 28th 2022Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Dr. Erin Harrop, an assistant professor at University of Denver in Colorado and a licensed medical social worker to talk about atypical anorexia nervosa, including diagnostic challenges.
Increased servings of 100% fruit juice per day associated with BMI gain in children
January 19th 2024Though the association of BMI gain and 100% fruit juice in children was “small,” authors concluded their findings support public health guidance to limit consumption of the beverage to prevent overweight and obesity.
USPSTF draft statement recommends children with obesity begin behavioral interventions at age 6
December 13th 2023The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is planning to recommend that comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions be the primary effective intervention for weight loss in children and adolescents with high body mass indexes (BMI).
High BMI associated with increased risk of type 1 diabetes
November 8th 2023In a systematic and meta-analysis review of cohort studies that featured nearly 1.7 million individuals, study authors concluded that there is an association between high body mass index (BMI) and an increased risk of incident type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Study finds obesity treatment can safely begin in early childhood
September 25th 2023Data 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.