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Study finds widening inequalities in child vaccination rates across England

Written by | 16 Dec 2024

Inequalities in childhood vaccination are widening in England, with uptake rates of five key vaccines consistently lower in young children living in areas of higher deprivation from 2019… read more.

Research shows medication effective in treatment of children with atopic dermatitis

Written by | 9 Dec 2024

Research at National Jewish Health and other institutions has shown that the biologic dupilumab improves signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) in young children whether or… read more.

Newer epilepsy medications used during pregnancy do not affect neurological development in children

Written by | 4 Dec 2024

Children of mothers who took certain antiseizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study funded by the National… read more.

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with appendicitis is a cost-effective and safe alternative to surgery, study shows

Written by | 2 Dec 2024

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated appendicitis is a cost-saving alternative to surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). Appendicitis is… read more.

U of M study demonstrates efficacy of iron supplements for children living with HIV

Written by | 12 Nov 2024

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an… read more.

Vitamin D during pregnancy boosts children’s bone health even at age seven

Written by | 11 Nov 2024

Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and… read more.

European Commission approves expanded use of HIV-1 therapy Edurant (rilpivirine) in younger pediatric patients – Johnson & Johnson

Written by | 6 Nov 2024

Johnson & Johnson announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved Edurant (rilpivirine) for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and children weighing at least 25 kg… read more.

Seizures caused by children swallowing medications or illegal substances doubled over 15-year period

Written by | 26 Oct 2024

New data shows that the number of children suffering a seizure after swallowing medications or illegal substances has doubled between 2009 and 2023 in the US. The findings… read more.

Toddlers get nearly half their calories from ultra-processed foods

Written by | 8 Oct 2024

Toddlers in the UK obtain nearly half (47%) of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and this rises to 59% by the age of seven, according to a… read more.

Naloxone successful in over half of uses in reversing signs of opioid overdose in the prehospital setting

Written by | 2 Oct 2024

The opioid epidemic is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and it is increasingly impacting children and teenagers. Naloxone can reverse the effects… read more.

American Academy of Pediatrics announces its first clinical practice guideline for opioid prescriptions

Written by | 2 Oct 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first clinical guideline for pediatricians on prescribing opioids, including explicit instructions on how and when to prescribe these medications for… read more.

Children’s emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses increased 170% over past decade

Written by | 1 Oct 2024

The number of children who sought treatment at emergency departments for heat-related illnesses increased by 170% from 2012-2023 at two large children’s hospitals, according to research presented during… read more.

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