Pediatrics
News
Eye drops delay, may even prevent, nearsightedness
The incidence of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since the 1970s, rising from 25% of the U.S. population to nearly 42%.
News
FDA expands oral JAK abrocitinib to adolescents with AD
The indication has been expanded for those aged 12-17 whose disease is not adequately controlled with other systemic drugs, including biologics,...
News
Scientists create ‘vagina on a chip’: What to know
Researchers see the chip as a way to facilitate vaginal health research and open the door to vital new treatments.
News
AAP approves 2023 child and adolescent immunization schedule
The updated recommendations do not include major changes from those released in 2022 by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, except...
Opinion
AAP vs. AED on obesity treatment: Is there a middle ground?
Productive dialogue would be likely enhanced if both sides avoided unfounded speculation about bias and motive and worked from a good faith...
News
Maternal COVID-19 vaccine curbs infant infection
Maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was less effective in protecting infants against omicron.
News
Large cohort study finds isotretinoin not associated with IBD
The study also evaluated the association of inflammatory bowel disease with oral tetracyclines and with acne itself.
News
COVID emergency orders ending: What’s next?
There will be cost-sharing changes for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and certain treatments.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases may have doubled in early January
Preliminary CDC data show an increase in new cases that was not reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital...
Commentary
Managing respiratory symptoms in the ‘tripledemic’ era
Is it COVID-19, flu, or even RSV?