Pediatrics
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COVID vaccine is safe, effective for children aged 5-11, Pfizer says
A lower dose of the vaccine – just 10 mg – has been tested in children between the ages of 5 and 11.
From the Journals
Parent-led intervention linked with decreased autism symptoms in at-risk infants
Study provides evidence that a preemptive intervention during infancy could lead to a significant improvement in children’s social development,...
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Higher than standard vitamin D dose provides no added benefits to children’s neurodevelopment
New research published online in JAMA found no differences in children's developmental milestones when given a higher than standard dose of...
Opinion
Pandemic goal deficiency disorder
Articulating a national goal that covers both communities where the response to the pandemic has been less thoughtful and robust along with states...
News
Online mental health treatment: Is this the answer we’ve been waiting for?
For some families, it is likely to provide new access to services not easily obtainable locally, while for others it could end up being a costly...
Opinion
Marijuana and LSD guidance for pediatricians
There is an emerging impression of safety with both; however, policy changes and for-profit marketing may not reflect the actual scientific...
News
A pediatrician notices empty fields
It may be that after years of sitting in front of a video screen, too many children have settled into the role of being spectators and find the...
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Hormone agonist therapy disrupts bone density in transgender youth
A majority of transgender youth had baseline vitamin D insufficiency and showed significant bone changes after approximately 18 months on...
From the Journals
Researchers warn young adults are at highest risk of obesity
Adults aged 18-24 years gained the most weight over 10 years compared with older individuals and should be a key target for prevention programs,...
Photo Rounds
Urticaria and edema in a 2-year-old boy
The absence of blisters, the presence of mild systemic symptoms, and the patient’s age guided the diagnosis.
Feature
Children and COVID: New cases down slightly from record high
Hospitalizations may have spiked as vaccinations continue to decline.