Pediatrics
From the Journals
Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
Commentary
The obesity risk everyone forgets
This pandemic highlights an emerging risk factor for childhood obesity, and its detection requires vigilance, says Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley.
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
From the Journals
Is pediatric subspecialty training financially worth it?
"Most pediatric subspecialists don't experience a relative increase in compensation after training compared to a general pediatrician."
Feature
MIS-C follow-up proves challenging across pediatric hospitals
First came the challenge of figuring out the best treatment regimen for patients with MIS-C. Then physicians had to think about follow-up.
From the Journals
Heart health in pregnancy tied to CV risk in adolescent offspring
Moms with poor cardiovascular health during pregnancy have children with more risk factors in early adolescence. The association is not causation...
Latest News
Steroid and immunoglobulin standard of care for MIS-C
The combination treatment failed in only 9% of cases while immunoglobulins alone failed in 38% of cases.
Latest News
Teenagers get in the queue for COVID-19 vaccines
Several drug companies are planning to begin trials in children and adolescents.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA alert confirms heart and cancer risks with tofacitinib (Xeljanz)
Completed safety clinical trial shows occurrence of heart-related events and cancer in RA patients taking the Janus kinase inhibitor is higher...
Feature
Tofacitinib for RA misses the mark in safety study
Pfizer announced primary outcome results for major adverse cardiovascular events and cancers in postmarketing ORAL Surveillance study.
Latest News
New dietary guidelines omit recommended cuts to sugar, alcohol intake
The guidelines omit a recommendation from the advisory committee’s ...