Pediatrics
From the Journals
Researchers stress importance of second COVID-19 vaccine dose for infliximab users
Significantly lower antibody concentrations seen after a first dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine in users of infliximab vs. vedolizumab...
Conference Coverage
Hyperphagia, anxiety eased with carbetocin in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome
Feature
COVID-19 in children: New cases back on the decline
Children’s share of cases was also down for the week, proving that two negatives can make a positive.
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Children likely the ‘leading edge’ in spread of COVID-19 variants
The increases in the Midwest and Northeast seem to be driven by greater circulation of more contagious variants, just as children and teens have...
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Is screen time associated with psychosocial symptoms in 5-year-olds?
Electronic media use may correlate with a range of behavioral difficulties, according to a Finnish study.
Conference Coverage
Children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by fall, expert predicts
If everything goes as planned,
From the Journals
Nonfatal opioid overdose rises in teen girls
Data suggest a need for tailored prevention strategies to target opioid overdose risk factors based on age and sex.
Commentary
Autism Acceptance Month: Raising awareness and closing the diagnosis gap
Epidemiologic disparities still exist – both locally and globally, said Dr. Jason Emejuru.
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‘Striking’ increase in childhood obesity during pandemic
Experts worry the excess weight will be a continuing problem for these children.
Feature
New COVID-19 cases rise again in children
This latest reversal – we’re not calling it a surge yet – is bringing an increasing share of the burden to children.
News
FDA approves mirabegron to treat pediatric NDO
The researchers found that after 24 weeks of treatment, the drug improved the patients’ bladder capacity and reduced the number of bladder wall...