Latest News
Feature
Obesity and Cancer: Untangling a Complex Web
Is gaining weight later in life better or worse for cancer risk than being overweight or obese from a young age?
Latest News
Parental e-Cigarette Use Linked to Atopic Dermatitis Risk in Children
The prevalence of parental e-cigarette use was 18.0% among individuals with AD, compared with 14.4% among those without AD.
From the Journals
Decision-Making Help for Kids With Disabilities Entering Adulthood
Advice from the AAP describes a continuum of choices from autonomy to full guardianship. Pediatricians can help find the least restrictive option...
Latest News
New Administration Routes for Adrenaline in Anaphylaxis
Intramuscular autoinjectors are not always used for a variety of reasons; new administration routes may increase use.
Latest News
PCPs May Have a New Tool to Help Identify Autism in Young Children
The tool helps clinicians by incorporating their diagnosis and self-reported level of certainty with eye-tracking biomarkers.
Commentary
Fluoride, Water, and Kids’ Brains: It’s Complicated
Latest News
Recent Evidence for Home Phototherapy Benefits May Improve Access for Patients with Psoriasis
"It's important for physicians, insurance companies, and patients with psoriasis to understand that this is a very safe and effective form of...
News from the FDA/CDC
Belimumab Autoinjector Approved for Pediatric Lupus
This enables at-home administration of the medication, which was previously available only via intravenous infusion.
Conference Coverage
Research Highlights From ESMO Breast Cancer
An international panel provided insights on notable breast cancer research.
Feature
Urine Tests Could Be ‘Enormous Step’ in Diagnosing Cancer
Cancer biomarkers in urine are not nearly as widely studied as those in the blood, but a new wave of urine tests suggests research is gaining pace...
Latest News
Treatments for Early HS Range From Topical Therapies to Laser Hair Removal
"For women, hormonal options like oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone can be a great option," said Dr. Christopher Sayed.