Pediatrics
FDA/CDC
FDA panel endorses teplizumab for delaying type 1 diabetes
Teplizumab interferes with T cell–mediated autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.
News
COVID-19 vaccination rate rising quickly among adolescents
For the 2 weeks ending May 24, children aged 12-15 years initiated over 21% of all vaccinations in the United States.
News
COVID-19 in children: Weekly cases drop to 6-month low
No increase seen in children’s share of weekly and cumulative cases.
FDA/CDC
CDC recommends use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds
ACIP voted 14-0 in favor of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in younger teens.
News
High teen BMI linked to stroke risk in young adulthood
Finding holds true for men and women, even for those individuals with BMIs in the high-normal range.
Conference Coverage
Late-breaking news on trajectory of ADHD remission headlines world conference
The virtual program delved into the latest research on ADHD pathophysiology, imaging, genetics, and issues on medical and psychiatric...
Conference Coverage
Will COVID-19 result in more ADHD cases? A debate
“It may be worthwhile to consider the hypothesis that the COVID-19 pandemic may result in a novel etiologic subtype of ADHD that clinicians may...
Latest News
States ready plans to get Pfizer COVID vaccine to younger teens
Some schools, assuming approval May 12, are ready to start vaccinating in cafeterias and gyms.
News
Small increase seen in new COVID-19 cases among children
Data-administration issues in Rhode Island raised its case total by 30% in just 1 week.
News
New child COVID-19 cases drop for second consecutive week
Report shows that 5% of all U.S. children have been infected during the pandemic.