Pediatrics
News
Jury out on synbiotics for kids with GI disorders
While the number of studies evaluating the effect of different synbiotics is increasing, the results to date are “ambiguous.”
Conference Coverage
Topical ruxolitinib quickly relieves atopic dermatitis itch in Black patients
Ruxolitinib cream provides quick itch relief for Black patients with atopic dermatitis, researchers report.
News from the FDA/CDC
Long COVID doubles risk of some serious outcomes in children, teens
“Many of these conditions were rare or uncommon among children in this analysis, but even a small increase in these conditions is notable.”
Conference Coverage
Cultural humility required to optimize treatment of eczema patients with skin of color
Treating eczema in patients with skin of color requires cultural lens.
News
Summer flu, RSV in July, ‘super colds?’
While lack of exposure may partly explain why some viruses become rampant out of season, it’s likely not the only reason.
Article
Solitary Pink Plaque on the Neck
A 17-year-old adolescent girl presented with a solitary, 8-cm, pink plaque on the anterior aspect of the neck of 5 years’ duration. The rash was...
News from the FDA/CDC
Ustekinumab becomes second biologic approved for PsA in kids
The approval is based on an extrapolation of data from adult trials in active psoriatic arthritis and adult and pediatric studies in moderate to...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases top 95,000, admissions continue to rise
The first children under age 5 years to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have been getting in line again for their second shot.
News
Skin-picking, hair-pulling disorders: Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
Affected children “have type A personalities,” and are “very driven young kids,” Dr. Jon E. Grant said.
News
Banana Boat recalls scalp sunscreen spray
The recall comes a little over a year after Johnson & Johnson recalled five sunscreens due to low levels of benzene.