Rare Diseases
Commentary
Alarming global rise in pediatric hepatitis: Expert Q&A
For pediatricians, an awareness of the “outbreak” may allow the clinician to extend the typical workup of a child presenting with an undefined,...
Commentary
Could a common cold virus be causing severe hepatitis in kids?
Dr. Wilson presents hypotheses about what might be going on.
Latest News
New data confirm risk of Guillain-Barré with J&J COVID shot
Nearly all individuals who developed GBS after the Janssen vaccine had facial weakness or paralysis, in addition to weakness and decreased...
Latest News
Topical treatment for EB recommended for approval in the EU
“The benefit of Filsuvez is its ability to promote healing of EB partial thickness wounds,” the EMA said in an announcement.
Photo Rounds
Nonhealing boils
It seemed clear that the growth was linked to a recent trip to a tropical location. But the true cause wasn’t the one that was originally...
From the Journals
JIA disease activity, disability linked to social factors
For patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, levels of disease activity and disability vary, depending on family income,...
Latest News
Early puberty cases among girls surged during pandemic
Doctors have tied the current uptick to the stress of the pandemic and lockdowns, including reduced physical activity and increased consumption of...
From the Journals
IV gentamicin improves junctional epidermolysis bullosa in children
After treatment, each of the children had increased, sustained expression of laminin 332.
Conference Coverage
Dupilumab treats itch and clears lesions in prurigo nodularis patients
There are currently no Food and Drug Administration–approved systemic therapies for PN.
Conference Coverage
Novel isotretinoin ointment for congenital ichthyosis shows promise
“There is currently no FDA-approved drug for congenital ichthyosis,” Dr. Christopher G. Bunick said.
Guidelines
Kawasaki disease guideline highlights rheumatology angles
“This guideline approaches Kawasaki disease from a perspective of acting as an adjunct to the already existing and excellent...