Pediatrics
Commentary
Pediatric obesity treatment options: Beyond lifestyle modification
Fortunately, the tools to treat the underlying biology driving obesity are becoming safer, more effective, and more widely used every year.
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PCOS in mothers tied to health problems in children
Children whose mothers have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have increased rates of hospitalization for various conditions, including asthma,...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Does latest rise in new cases point toward stabilization?
New England states take the lead in vaccinating the newly eligible.
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CDC warns about potentially deadly virus in infants
The CDC is urging doctors to test for parechovirus if infants present with fever, seizures, and sepsis-like symptoms.
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FDA approves topical ruxolitinib for nonsegmental vitiligo
Approval was based on the results of two phase 3 trials in 674 patients with nonsegmental vitiligo aged 12 years or older.
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Think of pediatric morphea as a systemic, chronic disease, expert advises
Predictors of poor quality of life include female sex and involvement of hands and feet.
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Berdazimer gel beats vehicle for molluscum contagiosum in phase 3 study
Approximately one-third of patients achieved complete lesion clearance with minimal adverse effects.
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Study eyes characteristics of pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Obesity was the most common comorbidity at the time of diagnosis, with 64% of patients affected.
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In the quest for a cure for type 1 diabetes, two companies merge
The type 1 diabetes advocacy organization JDRF said the acquisition “represents a significant stride in cures research for the type 1 diabetes...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Vaccination a harder sell in the summer
New cases down again after a 1-week increase; hospitalizations and ED visits continue to climb.