Pediatrics
Opinion
Adolescent substance use and the COVID-19 pandemic
Now is a key time for assessment, support, and conversation with teens and families.
From the Journals
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.
Commentary
The obesity risk everyone forgets
This pandemic highlights an emerging risk factor for childhood obesity, and its detection requires vigilance, says Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley.
Families in Psychiatry
Family psychoeducation is critical in care of children with disabilities
“There is a real change happening,” said Dr. Margaret G. Klitzke. “But the place where it becomes really magical is in working with the families...
Latest News
Arkansas first state to ban transgender medical treatments for youths
Gov. Asa Hutchinson had vetoed the bill, calling it a “product of the cultural war in America.” But the next day, the state House and Senate voted...
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COVID-19 leaves thousands of U.S. children without a parent
Model shows COVID-19 accounts for an approximately 20% increase in parental bereavement.
FDA/CDC
FDA clears nonstimulant for ADHD in children aged 6 years and up
Viloxazine has a fast onset of action and it was effective for both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive clusters of symptoms.
Latest News
Is screen time associated with psychosocial symptoms in 5-year-olds?
Electronic media use may correlate with a range of behavioral difficulties, according to a Finnish study.
From the Journals
Nonfatal opioid overdose rises in teen girls
Data suggest a need for tailored prevention strategies to target opioid overdose risk factors based on age and sex.
Commentary
Autism Acceptance Month: Raising awareness and closing the diagnosis gap
Epidemiologic disparities still exist – both locally and globally, said Dr. Jason Emejuru.
From the Journals
Child abuse tied to persistent inflammation in later life
Participants who had reported childhood abuse also demonstrated significantly higher rates of loneliness and depression.