Pediatrics

Medical spending on pediatric mental health conditions accounted for 46.6% of all pediatric medical spending in 2021.

Despite previously suggested benchmarks, investigators found that spending less time-in-range (TIR) can still improve maternal and perinatal outcomes among pregnant patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

As a result of an increase in adolescent inpatient visits with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis in 2020, further work is needed to improve STI care, particularly for this demographic.

The FDA states the revision to the emergency use authorization (EUA) is the next phase in the transition from the use of EUA-labeled nirmatrelvir and ritonavir to the use of NDA-labeled nirmatrelvir and ritonavir.

Although the risk of respiratory distress among infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 is high, the odds of developing the condition decreased by 67% among neonates born to vaccinated mothers.

Although the study identified an increase in chronic symptoms among children that developed post-COVID-19 condition, the chance of initial development was low.

Biologic approvals ranged from gene therapies for hemophilia A to a cellular therapy to treat type 1 diabetes.

Vaccine approvals included two immunizations for RSV and a new pentavalent meningococcal shot.

An FDA-approval of Omalizumab would help reduce allergic reactions among 17 million people in the United States who have confirmed food allergies.

Tralokinumab is the first form of atopic dermatitis treatment that targets the interleukin-13 cytokine, the main source of atopic dermatitis symptoms.

Immunizations against influenza, COVID-19, and RSV are lower than they were this time last year, and hospitalizations have increased across all age groups.

According to a poster presented at ASHP Midyear 2023, stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) did not increase adverse effects, suggesting limited preventive benefits for gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in neonates.

The FDA is advising health care professionals who administer the vaccine to make sure the correct volume of the vaccine is withdrawn from the vial and the correct dose is administered to the patient.

A poster session at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, featured a complex pediatric case involving SARS-CoV-2, bacterial coinfection, multiorgan failure, thrombotic microangiopathy, and systemic hyperinflammation.

Unlike traditional THC, which is federally banned, D8 has managed to find a legal loophole, making it widely accessible.

Research findings may support further COVID-19 vaccination in children.

A refresher on best interventions for common respiratory disorders in children.

Technology may not help teens with the emotional and physical weight of managing the disease, study results show.

GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to manage diabetes, are now being used for obesity in children and adolescents.

The American Diabetes Association's 2023 “Children and adolescents: standards of care in diabetes” highlights risk factors and treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

In addition to approving these generics for children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, the generic chewable tablets and capsules are also approved for adults with moderate to severe binge-eating disorder.

Study authors conclude that all children should be up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccines and initiate the vaccination process immediately when products become available.

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the preferred medication to treat postnatal depression, but there is a lack of evidence about their long-term impact on women and their children.

A recent systematic review found no serious adverse events related to the use of cannabis for the management of cancer-related symptoms in children.

The respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (Abrysvo) is the first and only maternal RSV vaccine used to help protect infants from the virus.

According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, 97% of independent pharmacy owners reported shortages of Adderall in early 2023.