Most data on US opioid-related deaths come from adults, but a recent study shows pediatric opioid deaths are on the rise at an alarming rate.
Telehealth in Pediatric Primary Care Linked to Lower Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Infections
Telehealth visits in pediatric primary care were linked to lower antibiotic prescribing rates for respiratory infections compared with in-person visits.
Moderate Preterm Birth Linked to Cognitive Deficits in Childhood in New Study
Children born before 34 weeks of gestation exhibited significant cognitive deficits by age 9-10, independent of genetic and socioeconomic factors, reported researchers.
Endemic Measles is a Clear and Present Danger, According to Stanford University Modeling Study
At current vaccination rates, measles could become endemic in the US again within 21 years; the threat extends to rubella, polio, and diphtheria, the study found.
Fentanyl Exposures in Children Up 10-Fold in 8 Years: Daily Dose
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Prevalence and Care are Persistent and Significant: New Scoping Review
Black children were 2.4 to 4.1 times more likely to experience early-onset and persistent disease than White peers and much more likely to require urgent care for their AD.
Responsive Parenting Intervention Curbs Childhood Obesity Risk: Daily Dose