Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves new etanercept biosimilar, Eticovo
Eticovo (etanercept-ykro) is the second FDA-approved etanercept biosimilar after Erelzi (etanercept-szzs).
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases for 2019 now at postelimination high
“With a safe and effective vaccine that protects against measles, the suffering we are seeing is avoidable,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
Opinion
Teen e-cigarette use: A public health crisis
Age-appropriate screening in primary care settings must include specific language regarding the use of electronic cigarettes, with questions about...
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases nearing postelimination-era high
News
Postvaccination febrile seizures are no more severe than other febrile seizures
Vaccine-proximate febrile seizures accounted only for a small proportion of febrile seizures in the study.
Conference Coverage
Childhood-onset SLE rate doubles in children born in winter
SAN FRANCISCO – Gene-environment interaction appears likely.
Conference Coverage
Young lupus patients need more than medications
SAN FRANCISCO – Pilot studies demonstrate potential of web-based education and brief CBT to boost QOL and treatment adherence.
News
USPSTF finds the evidence inconclusive for lead screening in young children, pregnant women
The USPSTF cites the need for more research before issuing guidance on blood lead levels in asymptomatic young children and asymptomatic pregnant...
News from the FDA/CDC
Busiest week yet brings 2019 measles total to 555 cases
United States is quickly closing in on a postelimination-era record.
News
Rate of objects ingested by young children increased over last two decades
Coins are the most common, but batteries and magnets also are causes for concern.