Pediatrics
News
U.S. reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations of children
The U.S. now has an average of about 129,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, Reuters reported, which has doubled in about 2 weeks. The number of...
Opinion
Masking in school: A battle of the op-eds
Vaccination should continue to be considered our primary tool in prevention and control of COVID-19, and children need to be in school. As for...
News
Ultraprocessed foods comprise most of the calories for youths
Disparities by race and ethnicity showed even higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods over past 20 years by Black and Hispanic youth.
News from the FDA/CDC
Surge of new child COVID cases continues for 6th consecutive week
Upward trend in vaccine initiation is now in its 4th week among 12- to 15-year-olds.
News
As common respiratory viruses resurface, children are at serious risk
Younger children may be especially vulnerable to the reemergence of common respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus...
News
Study estimates carbon footprint reduction of virtual isotretinoin visits
Virtual management of isotretinoin saved a median of 37.8 miles per visit during the study period of March 25 to Dec. 1, 2020.
News
No link between childhood vaccinations and allergies or asthma
A meta-analysis by Australian researchers found no link between childhood vaccinations and an increase in allergies and...
News
FDA okays extended-release exenatide for children with T2D
It’s the second GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for youth with type 2 diabetes, and the first once-weekly.
Article
Erythematous ear with drainage
This case reminded us that not every moist, erythematous, crusting eruption is purely infectious.
News
Stop using Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen, J&J warns
Consumers should stop using these products and throw them away, the company said.