Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Pfizer COVID vaccine performs well in youth with rheumatic diseases
Nearly all participants in the study showed complete seroconversion, in contrast to similar studies in adults.
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Ondansetron use for acute gastroenteritis in children accelerates
Cross-sectional analysis shows steady increase in ondansetron use but no decrease in intravenous rehydration or hospitalizations.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC updates guidelines for hepatitis outbreak among children
WHO officials expect data within a week from U.K. cases, which may indicate whether the adenovirus is an incidental infection or a more direct...
Feature
Medical education programs tell how climate change affects health
Medical schools are educating the next generation of doctors on one of the most widespread, insidious health threats of our time.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases climb slowly but steadily
Rates of new admissions climb, vary widely among the states.
Commentary
Alarming global rise in pediatric hepatitis: Expert Q&A
For pediatricians, an awareness of the “outbreak” may allow the clinician to extend the typical workup of a child presenting with an undefined,...
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Most at-home STI testing kits fail to meet young people’s needs
Many programs are limited to adults, leaving teens with few options, and tests can be costly.
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Neonatal sepsis morbidity and mortality high across rich and poor countries
A shift toward broader-spectrum antibiotics and increasing antibiotic resistance has led to high levels of mortality and neurodevelopmental...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases up for third straight week
Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech each submitted requests for emergency use authorizations for vaccines in the last week.
Feature
WHO, UNICEF warn about increased risk of measles outbreaks
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Unexplained hepatitis cases in children reported in 10 U.S. states, more than 200 worldwide
Although the total number of worldwide cases remains small, the severity of the cases – as well as their unexplained cause – have health officials...