Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Genetic testing for neurofibromatosis 1: An imperfect science
“If you fulfill diagnostic criteria for NF1, the main reasons for doing genetic testing are, one, if the family wants to know that information,...
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Childhood deprivation affects later executive function
Both threat and deprivation in childhood and adolescence contributed to reduced executive functioning, but the association was stronger for...
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No link between childhood vaccinations and allergies or asthma
A meta-analysis by Australian researchers found no link between childhood vaccinations and an increase in allergies and...
Conference Coverage
The first signs of elusive dysautonomia may appear on the skin
News
FDA okays extended-release exenatide for children with T2D
It’s the second GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for youth with type 2 diabetes, and the first once-weekly.
Conference Coverage
Autoinflammatory diseases ‘not so rare after all,’ expert says
“Dermatologists are in a unique position because they will often be the first specialist to see these patients and therefore make the diagnosis...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New vaccinations increase as cases continue to climb
Vaccine initiations among children aged 12-15 years had declined in 6 of the previous 7 weeks.
Photo Rounds
Erythematous ear with drainage
This case reminded us that not every moist, erythematous, crusting eruption is purely infectious.
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Pandemic drives drop in prescription drugs for children
Significantly fewer prescriptions were dispensed to children in the United States between April and December 2020, compared with the same period...
Commentary
The febrile infant: New AAP guidance for the first 2 months of life
The recommendations were derived from interpretations of sequential studies in young, febrile, but well-appearing infants.
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Does early delivery for FGR affect school outcomes?
Among children born severely small, iatrogenic delivery may be associated with increased odds of poorer educational outcomes, a study in JAMA...