The new data, published in The Lancet, showed that nirsevimab substantially reduced RSV hospitalizations.

A recent nationally representative survey revealed what types of meals parents believe are healthy for their children, and how much food is the healthy amount.

ICD-10 accuracy varied by age of the patient, influenza season definition, time between onset and testing, and clinical setting.

A higher TRV was significantly associated with cerebrovascular disease and persistent albuminuria in children with SCD across two large cohorts.

The resubmission was announced in a first quarter, 2024 earnings news release from Lilly, which expects "regulatory action in the second half of 2024."

Data from a recent study revealed that stigma associated with chronic skin diseases made an impact on the quality of life of affected children and adolescents.

The rare genetic disease causes the body's immune system to not function properly.

A decision from the federal agency is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.

With the approval comes the immediate availability of 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg doses for patients between 2 to 5 years of age.

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New cohort analyses observe a statistically raised risk of myocarditis, pericarditis and seizures among certain age groups, though the data do not go against FDA recommendations.

Though concern exists about the associations of marijuana legalization and youth use, no links were found in a recent study.

Research in AJOG: Maternal hyperoxygenation doesn't boost neonatal Apgar scores in pathologic fetal heart rate tracing, showing no FiO2 benefit.

Study in JAMA: Antenatal corticosteroids don't impact neurodevelopment in late preterm children aged 6 years and up.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights the April 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

This decision from the federal agency marks the first FDA approval of a systemic therapy to treat patients with pediatric LGG with BRAF rearrangements, including fusions.

The FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 dotatate for pediatric patients with somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

The biosimilar to ustekinumab is approved for patients 6 years and up, and is expected to be marketed on or after February 21, 2025.

Abeona's pz-cel is up for indicated use to treat patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

An assessment into development scores before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic show children aged 0 - 5 years old may only had been minimally impacted in communication and problem-solving skills.

Treatment with intravenous iron therapy proves more efficacious than oral or no iron therapy in improving hemoglobin in pediatric patients admitted with IBD and IDA.

Medicaid registry data show parents and guardians whose children have been referred to CPS are more than 3-fold likely to have a substance use disorder.

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A new study explored increased health care utilization of children among several specific sleep disorders, race, and age.

Cohort analysis shows the rate of RSV hospitalizations among children up to 5 years old skyrocketed in 2021—and then nearly doubled again in 2022—compared to pre-pandemic rates.