Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
Conference Coverage
Hyperphagia, anxiety eased with carbetocin in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome
From the Journals
‘Striking’ increase in childhood obesity during pandemic
Experts worry the excess weight will be a continuing problem for these children.
Feature
Comic books help explain type 1 diabetes to all ages
Overcoming the challenges in managing type 1 diabetes can sometimes feel like an unappreciated superpower.
Conference Coverage
Success in achondroplasia spurs testing vosoritide in more growth disorders
The quality of growth achieved with vosoritide in achondroplasia is leading to studies in more growth disorders.
From the Journals
Is pediatric subspecialty training financially worth it?
"Most pediatric subspecialists don't experience a relative increase in compensation after training compared to a general pediatrician."
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Heart health in pregnancy tied to CV risk in adolescent offspring
Moms with poor cardiovascular health during pregnancy have children with more risk factors in early adolescence. The association is not causation...
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Metformin for pediatric obesity? Researchers review the evidence
Prescribing medications off label for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents may not be ideal, but it could be reasonable in certain...
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Heavier girls hit hormonal puberty earlier, but develop breasts later
Reproductive hormone levels increased earlier in girls with overweight or obesity, compared with those with normal weight.
Latest News
ASDSA warns of rogue insulin pen use for DIY fillers
ASDSA members report children and teens’ social media videos of at-home hyaluronic acid injections.
Opinion
The importance of family acceptance for LGBTQ youth
Family support can improve outcomes related to suicide, depression, homelessness, drug use, and HIV in LGBTQ young people.