Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Botox effective in pediatric chronic migraine
OnabotulinumtoxinA injections are safe, well tolerated, and effective for chronic migraine in adolescents refractory to medications.
News
Most teens get health information online but prefer parents as primary source
The majority of teenagers in the United States rely on the Internet for health information, although parents remain their most common source of...
News
Sexual violence against children is high in low-, middle-income countries
At least 25% of females from six of seven countries studied and 10% of males in four of the countries were victims of sexual violence during...
News
Association found between pyrethroid pesticide exposure and ADHD
Link between the metabolite of pyrethroid pesticides and ADHD is found and is stronger in boys than in girls.
News
Newborn’s pulmonary hypertension risk up slightly after SSRI exposure in pregnancy
Key clinical point: Exposure to SSRI therapy in the last trimester may raise the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, but...
Opinion
Tips for assessing, managing temper tantrums
Dr. Barbara J. Howard offers her advice on how to help parents manage their child’s temper tantrums.
News
Breastfeeding for 6 months linked to reduced childhood leukemia risk
Breastfeeding for 6 months or more may prevent between 14%-19% of all childhood leukemia cases, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis...
Conference Coverage
PAS: Start sulfonylureas before genetic testing in neonatal diabetes
Starting empiric sulfonylureas before genetic testing in cases of neonatal diabetes appears to be warranted.
News
More mental illness?
Dr. William G. Wilkoff muses on the mental health status of children in the United States, citing a recent study and his own observations. .
Commentary
Tips for assessing, managing temper tantrums
Tantrums occur when a child’s emotions go beyond that child’s control, often occurring when a child is making developmental spurts in abilities or...
News
Report IDs insurance barriers to breastfeeding services
The National Women’s Law Center found at least 20 insurance companies are limiting coverage of breast pump purchases or failing to provide in-...