Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Newer DMTs are more effective than injectable DMTs in pediatric MS
A retrospective study suggests that the safety and tolerability of newer disease-modifying therapies are the same in children as in adults.
Conference Coverage
Study supports halting antiseizure medications after neonatal seizures
A registry study found that halting antiseizure medications after acute symptomatic neonatal seizures had similar outcomes to maintenance therapy...
Conference Coverage
When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
Conference Coverage
How to assess erythema in children with skin of color
Article
Teen vaping in the time of COVID-19
occurred...
News
Flu vaccine significantly cuts pediatric hospitalizations
More than half (58%) of hospitalized children had underlying medical conditions and 38% had at least one hospitalization in the past year.
News
Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19
Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.
Opinion
Access to care: A nurse practitioner’s plea
COVID-19 hospital policies are resulting in detrimental access-to-care issues.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.
Opinion
COVID-19 and the superspreaders: Teens
Director of adolescent medicine at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Margaret Thew shares her experience with teen behavior regarding COVID-19....