Pediatrics
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Children and COVID: Nearly 200,000 new cases reported in 1 week
How many children with COVID-19 are in the hospital on a given day?
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AD burden may be greater for those with head, neck, face, and hand involvement
“These findings highlight the importance of detailed assessment of specific areas affected by AD to personalize treatment approaches to the needs...
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iPLEDGE rollout: As frustration mounts, FDA agrees to help solve issues
American Academy of Dermatology Association representatives described the severe impact on patient access to treatment.
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Increased AD severity linked to more frequent baths and showers, but not with duration
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Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys
For fetuses exposed to COVID, the greatest danger is usually not the coronavirus itself, but the mother’s immune system.
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Children and COVID: New cases up slightly, vaccinations continue to slow
The number of COVID-related deaths in children is now four digits.
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RSV resurgence likely in wake of COVID-19
Model suggests that RSV hospitalizations in young children may double from typical levels in 2021-2022.
From the Journals
Visceral fat may help ID heart risk in obese youth
Tests revealed signs of arterial stiffness that could lead to cardiovascular disease.
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AAP updates guidance on HIV testing and prophylaxis in youth
The comprehensive new recommendations stress winning the trust and confidence of pediatric patients and reaffirm support for testing and treating...
News from the FDA/CDC
Voxelotor for sickle cell anemia now down to 4-year-olds
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CDC supports ‘test-to-stay’ for COVID- exposed students
“Test-to-stay is an encouraging public health practice to keep our children in schools.”