What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: October 12 to October 16

Investigators state public health strategies should prioritize early detection of mental health needs and equitable access to it, as some Medicaid-enrolled children are not receiving mental health services following a firearm injury.

Following household COVID-19 transmissions for over 3 years, investigators found that 70.4% had a pediatric index case.

The at-home test correctly identified 98.7% of negative and 92.9% of positive samples for individuals with signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection, according to a study reviewed by the FDA.

Results from the phase 3 CHAMP trial may support low-dose atropine as a pharmacological treatment option for myopia progression in children.