Pediatrics
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Topical treatment options for acne continue to expand
IDP-126 is a fixed dose triple combination of clindamycin 1.2% plus benzoyl peroxide 3.1% and adapalene 0.15% is being evaluated in patients nine...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New-case counts offer dueling narratives
Data from the American Academy of Pediatrics appear to conflict with information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Systematic review supports preferred drugs for HIV in youths
Findings support the use of dolutegravir an raltegravir as part of WHO-recommended regimens for treating HIV.
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Guidance updated for congenital hypothyroidism screening, management
Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the most common, preventable causes of intellectual disabilities worldwide.
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New pediatrics growth charts better reflect severe obesity
The update accounts for the rising number of youth with the most serious weight problems, according to the CDC.
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Not all children with type 2 diabetes have obesity
Normal-weight children with other risk factors should be screened.
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FDA okays Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring system
The new version has several advantages over the G6, including smaller size, shorter warm-up time, and a 12-hour grace period before expiring.
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Study eyes sunscreens marketed to individuals with skin of color
The average number of allergens per product was 4.7, most commonly fragrance/botanicals, tocopherol, sodium benzoates/derivatives, and sorbitan...
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‘Slugging’: A TikTok skin trend that has some merit
Unlike many TikTok trends, slugging may not be entirely bad, say dermatologists.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Hospitalizations provide a tale of two sources
Thanksgiving travel seems to have had little effect on new pediatric cases.