Pediatrics
News, opinions and meeting coverage in pediatrics.
— Aim is to improve nutrition and align with U.S. dietary guidelines
Latest in Pediatrics
Data largely reassuring, but seizure finding requires further evaluation, experts say
First systemic therapy for pediatric patients with BRAF rearrangements
A Q&A with a physician who got a taste of Hollywood
Attorney for Virginia physician "adamantly" denied that any inappropriate conduct occurred
A Q&A with a physician who got a taste of Hollywood
Attorney for Virginia physician "adamantly" denied that any inappropriate conduct occurred
Pediatrics Case Studies
Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME
Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis
Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas
More in Pediatrics
Heat is the number one cause of weather-related death
Meta-analysis shows fewer treatment failures, but which children benefit is mostly unclear
Infants also moved to enteral feeding faster, randomized Chinese trial showed
Future studies continuing to follow large numbers of children will be important, researcher says
Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff
Group now recommends screening three times instead of once
Benefits appeared to come mainly from reduced caloric intake
How health professionals can help confront climate change
Many believe fluoride may be harmful despite evidence to the contrary
Many pediatric hospital residents "have never seen a case of rotavirus," said Paul Offit, MD
Recent research sheds light on how the virus can cause such severe symptoms
However, use should be avoided "if possible" due to risk of rare immune-related adverse events
Allergist Zahida Maskatia, MD, shares how the guidelines will change practice
Ruling marks the first time the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on the issue
