<ѻýҕl>Atropine Drops for Kids' Myopia Fail to Boost Long-Term Visual Outcomesѻýҕl> But docs aren't ready to ditch the treatment, which is commonly used in Asia Dec 04, 2023
<ѻýҕl>To Report or Not to Report Suspicions of Medical Child Abuse?ѻýҕl> What the 'Take Care of Maya' ruling could mean for abuse accusations Dec 02, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Year in Review: Obesityѻýҕl> 2023 highlights included new FDA approvals, more drugs in development, and a pivot away from BMI Dec 01, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Texas Sues Pfizer Over Vax Claims; Dr. Rand Paul to the Rescue; Kid Pneumonia Casesѻýҕl> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻýҕl staff Dec 01, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Very Young Children in HIV Treatment More Likely to Dieѻýҕl> PEPFAR data show particularly high risk for infants despite antiretroviral treatment Nov 30, 2023
<ѻýҕl>No Heightened Risk of Suicide, Psychiatric Conditions With Acne Drugѻýҕl> Meta-analysis suggests lower risk of suicide attempts years after starting isotretinoin Nov 30, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Deep-Learning Model Shows Promise for ADHD Diagnosis in Teensѻýҕl> AI algorithm identified significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts Nov 30, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Progression Independent of Relapse Activity in Pediatric-Onset MSѻýҕl> Early treatment with disease-modifying therapy may offer some protection Nov 29, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Increased Mortality Risk for Young Adults on High Doses of Antipsychoticsѻýҕl> But antipsychotic medication-related deaths are rare in children, study shows Nov 29, 2023
<ѻýҕl>FDA Warns of Rare Life-Threatening Reaction to Anti-Seizure Drugsѻýҕl> Prescribing information changed for levetiracetam, clobazam Nov 28, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Handguns From Home Account for Most Adolescent School Shootingsѻýҕl> Study of school shootings up to 2016 finds high-powered guns less commonly used by youths Nov 27, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Early Interventions for Autism; Imaging After Stentingѻýҕl> Also in TTHealthWatch: Clamping the umbilical cord in premature infants Nov 25, 2023 podcast
<ѻýҕl>Teen With Severe, Recalcitrant Dermatomyositis Seeks New Optionѻýҕl> Treatment-resistant juvenile dermatomyositis resolved by targeting elevated interferon-beta Nov 24, 2023
<ѻýҕl>China Reports No 'Unusual' Pathogens Driving Pneumonia Cluster in Kidsѻýҕl> Chinese health officials say the rise in respiratory illness is part of a continued surge Nov 24, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Longer Use of ADHD Meds May Boost Heart Riskѻýҕl> Observational data suggest particular risk for hypertension and arterial disease Nov 22, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Outcry Grows Over Pennsylvania Child Abuse Pediatrics Programѻýҕl> Debra Esernio-Jenssen, MD, has been reassigned as parents weigh legal action Nov 22, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Adaptive Functioning Not Affected in Children of Women With Epilepsyѻýҕl> But increasing medication exposure in third trimester tied to a decline in function Nov 22, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Apixaban Prophylaxis Fails to Reduce Clots in Pediatric ALLѻýҕl> However, it may benefit children at increased risk of thrombosis Nov 20, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Giving DHA to Preemies Doesn't Improve Behavioral Outcomes Later Onѻýҕl> At age 5, kids born at Nov 20, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Nudging Parents Plus Auditing Providers Increased HPV Vaccine Uptake in Tweensѻýҕl> Interventions worked best in combination, according to cluster randomized trial Nov 20, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Infertility Linked With Small Autism Riskѻýҕl> Association may be mediated by some adverse pregnancy factors Nov 20, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Wondering Which Specialty to Choose? Consider Thisѻýҕl> Pediatric specialists are in high demand, and the work is immensely satisfying Nov 18, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Impaired Neurodevelopment in Preemies Screened for Retinopathy: Nature or Nurture?ѻýҕl> Study highlights role of insurance type/socioeconomic factors in neurodevelopmental outcomes Nov 18, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Drug Candidate for Chronic Cough Rejected by FDA Panelѻýҕl> Gefapixant's benefit not clinically meaningful enough, panelists say Nov 17, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Three Ways to Protect Infants From RSV This Winterѻýҕl> Paul Offit, MD, discusses vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and the importance of breastfeeding Nov 17, 2023 video
<ѻýҕl>What to Know About Lead Toxicity and Kids' Applesauceѻýҕl> Hospitalization for acute lead toxicity can start at 45 mcg/dL Nov 16, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Here's Why People Think They Developed Food Allergiesѻýҕl> Survey finds that 13% thought genetics were responsible, 27% blamed eating behaviors Nov 16, 2023
<ѻýҕl>We're Failing to Treat Early Psychosis Symptoms in Black Childrenѻýҕl> Early intervention is the best way to avoid dire consequences Nov 14, 2023
<ѻýҕl>More Investment in Pediatric Readiness Will Save Lives in the EDѻýҕl> The situation has improved but more can be done Nov 14, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Many Primary Care Docs Unfamiliar With Biologics for Asthmaѻýҕl> In a survey, 42% of PCPs said they were "not familiar" with biologic therapies for asthma Nov 13, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Benefits of Peanut Allergy Skin Patch for Toddlers Grow After First Yearѻýҕl> Open-label extension of EPITOPE trial shows increased tolerance at 24 months Nov 13, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Melatonin Use Common Among Kidsѻýҕl> Nearly 1 in 5 school-age children and preteens used melatonin in the past 30 days Nov 13, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Trump Wants Dealers Executed; School Closures and Suicide; Double Uterus Pregnancyѻýҕl> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻýҕl staff Nov 13, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Pregnant Patients With High Autoantibody Levels Need Fetal Heart Monitoringѻýҕl> Study should help target frequent testing to those most likely to benefit Nov 10, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Jury Sides With 'Take Care of Maya' Family in Case Against All Children's Hospitalѻýҕl> Kowalski family awarded $211 million in compensatory damages, $50 million in punitive damages Nov 10, 2023
<ѻýҕl>'Uncertain' Link Between Allergic Diseases and Long COVID, Review Findsѻýҕl> Pre-existing asthma, rhinitis showed some correlation with post-COVID conditions Nov 10, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Home Remedy for COVID; 'Salty' Seizure Scare; Vax Exemptions Hit Record Highѻýҕl> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻýҕl staff Nov 10, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Umbilical Cord Milking May Be Safe for Very Preterm Babiesѻýҕl> Trial compared umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping Nov 09, 2023
<ѻýҕl>ADHD Tied to Keratoconus in Malesѻýҕl> Excessive eye rubbing is often the culprit behind higher rates of this corneal ectasia Nov 09, 2023
<ѻýҕl>CDC: Infant Syphilis Spike Continuesѻýҕl> Agency sees 10-fold increase in rates over the past decade Nov 07, 2023