Pediatrics
From the Journals
‘Top’ surgery for trans youth: Advance or dangerous medicine?
Ms. Clayton draws parallels with experimental medicine performed on homosexuals in the 20th century.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases, vaccinations both decline
Despite the drop in cases, the weekly count still exceeded 100,000 for the 16th week in a row.
From the Journals
Association of height, BMI, and AD in young children may be transient
"The potential for 'catch up' in height for children with atopic dermatitis observed in our study may be explained with resolution of atopic...
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Sickle cell raises risk for stillbirth
Cohort study of pregnant women highlights need for risk assessment.
From the Journals
Study finds nadolol noninferior to propranolol for infantile hemangiomas
Safety data were similar for both treatments.
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Pfizer COVID vaccine is 100% effective in adolescents: Study
The clinical trial researchers found no serious safety concerns while following patients for 6 months.
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Surveillance for measles is a victim of the COVID pandemic
Having a “cohort of children who have missed measles vaccine creates the reservoir of susceptibility that will provide the nidus for the next big...
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30% of docs say they don’t want own kids 5-11 to get COVID vaccine
All of the unvaccinated physicians who responded to the poll said they had no confidence in the vaccine for kids.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases increase for third straight week
Pace of vaccinations remains steady in 5- to 11-year-olds.
Commentary
HCV screening in pregnancy: Reducing the risk for casualties in the quest for elimination
HCV screening during pregnancy, as currently recommended, provides no immediate benefit for the pregnant woman or the fetus/neonate, given that...
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Schools, pediatricians look to make up lost ground on non–COVID-19 vaccinations
Despite a rebound, immunization rates are still lower than in 2019, and disparities in rates between racial and economic groups, particularly for...