Pediatrics
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Most kids with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 in U.S. fared well
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Corticosteroid bursts may increase risk of sepsis, GI bleeding in children
Clinicians should save these treatments for when they are needed, doctors suggest.
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Challenges persist in adolescents with rheumatic disease transitioning to adult care
A successful transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology is crucial to maintain continuity of care for patients with rheumatic disease, but...
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Trend reversed: New cases of COVID-19 decline in children
Children’s share of weekly cases continues to rise, setting another pandemic high.
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FDA expands use of SLIT pollen allergy treatment to children
Ragwitek improved symptoms in children and adolescents and decreased their use of symptom-relieving medication.
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Children’s share of COVID-19 burden has never been higher
The number of new cases in the United States has gone up in 4 of the last 5 weeks.
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COVID-19 vaccine response lower in kidney dialysis patients
Study compares immunogenicity of dialysis patients health care workers who were vaccinated.
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Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
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FDA to recommend limits on heavy metals in baby foods
Called “Closer to Zero,” the FDA plan calls for continued scientific investigation, establishes acceptable levels of heavy metals, sets up a way...
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COVID-19 in children: New cases on the rise again
Latest trend is starting to look like the beginning of the next surge.