Pediatrics
From the Journals
Reassuring data on long-term outcomes among kids with MIS-C
Latest News
Alcohol use by young adolescents drops during pandemic
Use of nicotine and misuse of prescription medications remained stable during pandemic period.
From the Journals
Children’s upper airways primed to combat SARS-CoV-2 infection
Conference Coverage
Study evaluates OTC treatments for molluscum contagiosum
Only two of the products provided information about the number of lesions that could be treated per package.
From the Journals
EAACI review urges reduction in antibiotic overuse with allergy
Feature
Pandemic unveils growing suicide crisis for communities of color
“COVID created more transparency regarding what we already knew was happening,” said Sonyia Richardson, a suicide researcher.
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Peanut allergy patients reap continuing benefits past first year, Palforzia study shows
The children who continued daily maintenance dosing the longest gained the most protection.
Feature
Healing Haiti: The emotional trauma of repeat crises
"When I say resilient, I mean they will survive," said Betty Jean, a trauma consultant. "But we are talking about a traumatized people."
From the Journals
AHA targets rising prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in children
The American Heart Association’s scientific statement on obstructive sleep apnea in children and adolescents provides clarity on polysomnography...
Opinion
Not so fast food
If we think nutrition and physical activity are important components of our children’s educations then we must make the time necessary to provide...
Feature
Children and COVID: New cases soar to near-record level
Vaccine initiations were down for the second consecutive week, but COVID-related deaths showed a big increase.