Pediatrics

Researchers determined the impact COVID-19 interventions had on Danish children’s incidence of RSV, influenza, and invasive pneumococcal disease.

Of those who do not support vaccines, 79% said a major reason for their opposition is that it should be the parents’ choice about whether to vaccinate their child and 40% cite safety concerns.

Researchers explored the prevalence of obesity-related complications and obesity medication use in US children and young adults with obesity.

The drug could also reduce chronic kidney disease when combined with insulin therapy.

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate vaccine coverage and identify factors associated with vaccination among forcibly displaced, pediatric populations.

Researchers aimed to understand the treatment goals and preferences of young patients with atopic dermatitis and their caregivers.

The replacement therapy is indicated for patients 5 years and older, marking the first approval for an oral solution form of hydrocortisone.

By protecting pregnant patients from cardiometabolic risk factors, healthier blood pressure can be promoted for children.

Triptans are often a first-line treatment for migraine and can be used to treat menstrual migraine and cluster headaches.

Researchers investigate annual medication costs for children and determine which of them would qualify for medication therapy management based on CMS thresholds.

In children aged 5 to 17 with skin disorders, researchers explore the risk of developing psychosocial comorbidities, sleep disturbances, and common related symptoms.

Vaccination changes serotype distribution from vaccine-type serotypes to nonvaccine-type serotypes.

The drug is approved for the short-term treatment of acute repetitive seizures, also known as seizure clusters, which differ from a patient’s normal seizure pattern.

According to poison control data, many children aged 0 to 17 experience toxicity from over-the-counter analgesics like ibuprofen and acetaminophen.

Researchers explored the differences in off-label prescribing between pharmacists and physicians among a cohort of patients in pediatric palliative care.

The expanded indication now includes patients aged 5 through 11 years in addition to those aged 12 through 65 years.

The results of this study show that the concurrent presence of asthma and obesity did not synergistically amplify inflammation in children with both asthma and overweight/obesity.

In a post hoc secondary analysis of the BP-CATCH trial, researchers explored the best ways of screening children with high blood pressure and managing their care.

Researchers analyzed liveborn infant data from January 2020 to June 2024 to determine prevalence, cause, and treatment strategies for pain among preterm infants.

Researchers analyzed overall prescription stimulant dispensing trends among US children from 2017 to 2023.

Researchers analyzed the expansion of HPV vaccination for mid-adults defined as people 26 years or older with increased HPV risk.

PROMIS scores demonstrated the disparities between reported pain and mental health outcomes.

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Researchers explored the overall efficacy of various pediatric vaccines and their effects on antibiotic use, while also addressing vaccine hesitancy among parents.

Cases of meningococcal disease currently exceed prepandemic levels.

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted mental health in young people, and additional targeted mental health resources are needed.

Although there has recently been an effort to improve pediatric pain treatment, it is still often underestimated and not adequately managed.

Social pressures, physiological changes, mental health challenges, and burnout all complicate diabetes management among adolescents.

Researchers aimed to determine whether or not opioids were appropriate for treating adolescents experiencing chronic pain.

Many public health officials aren’t surprised by the decline in vaccine coverage, although its underlying causes present unique challenges.