The approval is based on BRAVE-AA-PEDS, in which 42% of adolescents receiving baricitinib 4 mg achieved at least 80% scalp hair coverage at week 36 vs 5% with placebo.
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What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: May 10 to 14
A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week
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Headaches are a common occurrence in children, but some are not benign and others can be debilitating. Keep an eye out for our article on red flags, triggers, and treatment.
A 3-week old girl comes to an emergency room with vesicular eruptions and recent mild nasal congestion and fussiness. What’s the diagnosis?
Plus, the newest episode of the Contemporary Pediatrics podcast Small Talk is out on Friday.
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Glucommander Pediatrics received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for IV insulin dosing in hospitalized children younger than 2 years, but remains uncleared.
Jonathan Miller, MD, discusses earlier HPV vaccination, individualized conversations with hesitant families, and strategies to improve vaccine uptake.
Jonathan Miller, MD, discusses factors behind lagging HPV vaccination rates and how pediatricians can address common parent concerns.
In a Hirschsprung disease mouse model, diet shifted gut microbes and inflammation, with a 3-fold survival difference between standard diets.
The latest IDSA histoplasmosis update adds a consensus statement on severe disease and outlines when children with pulmonary infection warrant itraconazole therapy.
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