Pediatrics

Immunization Update: 2024 Vaccine Schedules for Infants, Children, and Adolescents

After sharp declines during the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination rates among children are rising but vaccine hesitancy continues among many parents.

FDA Approves RSV Vaccine Abrysvo for Use During Pregnancy to Protect Infants

Abyrsvo is the first vaccine approved for pregnant individuals to prevent RSV disease in infants.

Birth Weight Linked to Risk of Certain Pediatric Cancers

Birth weight may be associated with the risk of certain pediatric cancers, a new study suggests.

Zinc Does Not Reduce Severe Infection in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease

Researchers sought to determine whether zinc supplementation would reduce incidence of severe or invasive infections in children with SCD.

CDC Recommends Routine Use of Beyfortus for RSV Disease Prevention in Infants

Beyfortus is a long-acting anti-RSV monoclonal antibody.

Unexplained Increase in Pediatric Intracranial Infections in Nevada

Authors highlighted the increase in rare pediatric intracranial infections in the Southern Nevada Health District over the past 3 years.

Pediatric Myopia Management: Why It’s More Than Just a Pair of Glasses

Anthony Boyd, OD, examines pathologies associated with pediatric myopia progression and discusses clinical protocols and treatments for individuals with the condition.

Empagliflozin Approved for Pediatric Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

The approval of empagliflozin for pediatric T2DM was based on data from the phase 3 DINAMO trial.

Links Identified Between Gut Microbiota and Outcomes in Pediatric Allogeneic Transplantation

Researchers sought to identify any links between gut microbiota and outcomes in children who had allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Few Children Are Screened for High Cholesterol Levels, Large Study Shows

Few children receive guideline-directed cholesterol screenings, according to data from a large database study.

FDA Clears BabySat, an At-Home Pulse Oximetry Sock Device for Infants

BabySat is expected to be available by prescription later this year.

Secondhand Smoke May Affect Pediatric Myopia Development and Progression

A report examined associations between secondhand smoke and childhood myopia.

Infants With Siblings Protected From Food Allergy via Microbiota Maturation

Do infants with older siblings have accelerated maturation of gut microbiota — and if so, to what extent does this protect infants from IgE-mediated food allergy?

Epicutaneous Immunotherapy Effective for Toddlers With Peanut Allergy

Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of epicutaneous immunotherapy with a peanut protein patch in children 1 to 3 years of age with peanut allergy.

Adding Lactobacillus reuteri to Diarrhea Treatment Reduces Symptoms in Children

Researchers assessed the effects of using Lactobacillus reuteri in the treatment plan for diarrhea in children.

FDA Panel Votes in Favor of Nirsevimab for RSV Disease Prevention in Infants

If approved by the third quarter of 2023, the Company expects to make nirsevimab available for the 2023 to 2024 RSV season.

Prenatal Antibiotic Exposure Increases Risk for Childhood Atopic Dermatitis

A retrospective study of nearly 1.3 million babies evaluated whether maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may increase childhood risk for atopic dermatitis.

Can We Improve the Diagnosis of Celiac Disease in Children?

Celiac disease is still widely underdiagnosed among children. Doctors, Gilaad Kaplan and Jocelyn Silvester, discuss current research and how to move forward.

Pediatric Obesity Telephone Intervention Improves Dietary and Activity Behaviors

An investigation examined the efficacy of a telephone and short messaging initiative for reducing BMI and obesity among children aged 3 years.

Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Report More Suicidal Ideation and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Investigators evaluated the presence and intensity of lifetime and recent instances of suicidal ideation and nonsuicidal self-injury among adolescents without intellectual disability, including youth with and without autism spectrum disorder.