Pediatrics

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.

Study findings raise concern about increased pain and disability, poorer pain self-management, and impaired quality of life during adolescence that can continue into young adulthood.

Compounded with lifestyle interventions, researchers compared liraglutide with a placebo to measure its efficacy amongst children under 12 years old.

According to various research studies, these are the most commonly used interventions patients consider for treating and managing childhood obesity.

Current recommendations suggest women receive the RSV vaccine between 32 and 36 weeks' gestational age.

A pilot study presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions showed that CGM technology could produce reliable results without complications in children with leukemia/lymphoma at risk for hyperglycemia.

The drug will be available in pharmacies during the second half of 2024.

Altuviiio was first granted approval by the FDA in February 2023.

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