Pediatrics

Nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, if approved, will be indicated to prevent RSV LRTD in neonates and infants born during or entering into their first RSV season.

Children hospitalized for RSV with LRTI during infancy have increased symptoms and lung function abnormalities, including increased resistance and decreased compliance.

The AAFP and other national medical groups endorsed the warning from Surgeon General Murthy that social media is fueling the mental health crisis among young Americans.

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The partnership between primary care and PM&R is a tool in each specialty's tool box, with the patient's return to full function the shared goal.

A diagnosis of concussion in an 8-year-old who plays weekend soccer is, on its face, bad news; the good news is that 15 years ago, it might have gone unnoticed, untreated.

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In a study of over 1000 children and adolescents, authors identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity with differing risk for a self-harm event.

In gummy products with melatonin, the actual amount ranged from 74% to 347% of the labeled quantity, according to a new analysis.

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Results from a prospective birth cohort study show an age-dependent association between RSV infection during infancy and childhood asthma.

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Young tobacco smokers who also vape face an increased risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence, according to data from 2 large-scale cohorts in the UK and US.

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Researchers found no association between maternal opioid prescription postpartum and several adverse infant outcomes, including rehospitalization and emergency department visits.

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Pediatric hypertension and the need for appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and reduction of lifestyle risk factors outlined in new scientific statement.

The 5-in-1 vaccine candidate, if approved, would provide the broadest meningococcal serogroup coverage and simplify the vaccination schedule.

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Young children using a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system spent 12% more time within their target blood glucose range than those who received standard care, according to new research.

The FDA authorized Pfizer's bivalent vaccine as a booster dose for children aged under 5 years who received 3 doses of monovalent vaccine.

Youth at the upper range of normal weight had a 26% higher risk of developing hypertension than those in the lower range of normal weight, according to a new study.

The SGLT-2 inhibitor, if approved for this age group, would be the first agent in the class with the indication as adjunctive treatment for T2D for those younger than age 18.