January 25, 2021
A recent study examined how insulin levels and body mass index may have ties to mental health concerns.
December 30, 2020
Prefilled syringes have been the way that many children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis get their methotrexate. A pilot study examines if prefilled pens might be a better option.
December 29, 2020
Acetaminophen may be the antipyretic choice for many families, but a new study asks whether it could be a problem for children with asthma.
December 18, 2020
US health care workers have started receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but we are still months away from approving the vaccine for use in children, according to Fauci.
November 24, 2020
In the wake of a resurgence of measles cases and deaths globally, experts are worried about the decline in vaccinations during the pandemic.
November 04, 2020
Often what parents reach for to relieve a child’s pain or fever, a new meta-analysis looks at the efficacy and safety of ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
MJH Life Sciences™ COVID-19 Coalition will be hosting its next live webinar event “Thinking Long-Term: COVID-19’s Clinical Consequences and Mental Health Effects."
October 28, 2020
The FDA approved the treatment through the prescription-to-OTC switch process.
The program is designed to prepare state-licensed pharmacists to meet requirements for administering vaccinations to pediatric patients.
October 27, 2020
A poster at the virtual 2020 ID Week looked at how vaccine type can impact diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccination.
October 26, 2020
Controlling exposure to antibiotics is important for stewardship programs, and even more so in neonatal intensive care units.
October 22, 2020
The new guidance provides clarification on requirements for pharmacy interns and technicians to administer childhood and COVID-vaccines, as well as COVID-19 tests.
October 20, 2020
Results of a phase 3 trial showed clinical benefits with dupilumab (Dupixent; Sanofi and Regeneron) in children with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma.
October 13, 2020
An investigation examines whether an intervention including both school and home components improves asthma outcomes.
September 30, 2020
Tofacitinib (Xeljanz; Pfizer) is the first and only Janus kinase inhibitor approved in the US for this indication.
September 23, 2020
A recent report looked at whether human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination coverage will meet the Healthy People 2020 goal.
September 19, 2020
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued its recommendations for the 2020-2021 influenza season.
September 01, 2020
The MiniMed 770G system (Medtronic) is approved for use by individuals aged 2 to 6 with type 1 diabetes.
August 27, 2020
NACDS is urging states to provide clarity on pharmacist-provided childhood vaccinations, and enhance overall patient access to vaccines.
August 24, 2020
Twelve pharmacy organization issued a joint statement in response to the expansion of the pharmacist's role in providing vaccines to children.