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Cannabis Use in Teens, Young Adults Linked to Lower Academic Success

Frequency of use and age of onset also implicated in worse outcomes

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Can Women Living With HIV Safely Breastfeed?

Research on HIV viral landscape in breast milk gives insights for breastfeeding guidelines

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Should I Prescribe Liraglutide to a 6-Year-Old Patient With Obesity if FDA Approved?

I anticipate benefits outweighing potential risks in only a select few situations

A photo of a vial of MMR vaccine sitting on a countertop at a pediatrics clinic in Greenbrae, California.

U.S. School-Entry Vaccination Rates Fall as Exemptions Keep Rising

The rates help explain worrisome creep in cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, says one expert

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Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses Have Increased Among Young People

This was especially evident during the pandemic, study shows

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The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging

It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Sharp Rise in Heat-Related ED Visits for Kids in Texas

Absolute numbers are still small, but researcher warns of continued effects of climate change

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

AAP Releases First Guidance on Outpatient Opioid Prescribing for Youths

Recommends a multimodal approach to treating acute pain, with use of opioids "when needed"

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Study Finds More Heart Defects in Kids Conceived With ART

But does this trend have more to do with multiple gestations?

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Shared Reading Should Start in Infancy, AAP Says

Pediatricians should emphasize to parents the importance of reading aloud early in life

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Reports of Kids Swallowing Water Beads on the Rise in the Last Decade

Abdominal surgery to remove bowel-obstructing beads required in more than 80% of cases

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

Bans on High-Capacity Magazines Tied to 91% Drop in Child Deaths in Mass Shootings

Other gun-restriction laws seemed less effective, researchers say

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CDC: Kids Born During the Pandemic Got Fewer Routine Vaccinations

Declines in vaccination may lead to resurgence of preventable diseases, agency warns

A computer rendering of a pertussis infection.

Vaccine Hesitancy Is on the Rise. So Is Whooping Cough.

Clear and respectful communication is key to preventing outbreaks like this

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Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rose During the Pandemic

Did the resurgence of RSV play a role?

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These Kids With JIA Fare Poorly for Methotrexate Adherence

Family, social, and financial stress compromises treatment, study suggests

A photo of a female nurse at the bedside of a pediatric patient hospitalized for an RSV infection.

Novel Antiviral Appears Effective for Severe RSV in Infants, Toddlers

But will benefits seen in Chinese trial translate to clinical improvement?

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Fluoride in Water Poses Enough Risk to Kids' IQ to Merit EPA Action, Judge Says

Ruling is a blow to practice hailed as one of the greatest achievements in public health

FDA APPROVED levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) over a computer rendering of mutating DNA.

Second Drug OK'd for Ultra-Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

FDA approves levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for Niemann-Pick disease type C

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Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission

Faced higher odds of readmission for traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, maltreatment

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Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression

Systematic review shows small but significant effects from game-like interventions

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Kids With MS May Have Better Outcomes When Started on High-Efficacy Treatment Early

Starting monoclonal antibody therapy during childhood reduced long-term disability

FDA APPROVED arimoclomol (Miplyffa) over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

First Drug Approved for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

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New Consensus Report: Myopia Should Be Classified as a Disease

Experts also call for more time outdoors for kids to help prevent myopia from developing

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EMS Encounters for Youth Opioid Overdoses Remain Higher Than Before the Pandemic

Increasing trend among adolescents a cause for alarm, says researcher

FDA APPROVED Dupixent (dupilumab) over a medical illustration of nasal polyps.

First Drug OK'd for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps in Adolescents

Dupilumab lands expanded indication for upper airway disease

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Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

Meta-analysis points to considerations for use and what to monitor

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ERS Roundup: Air Filtration Succeeds in Reducing Infections

Other studies looked at steroids for kids with pneumonia and a link between asthma and fertility

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Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Rare Eye Disease That Causes Early Blindness

"Mind-boggling" effects in small group with Leber congenital amaurosis 1, expert says

A photo of a little girl sitting on a step stool in front of a refrigerator.

The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

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Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA

Lawmakers also queried officials about a menthol cigarette rule and labeling of milk alternatives

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Is Football Safe for Kids?

At least seven kids have died while playing football so far this year

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U.K. Hospital Where Nurse Was Convicted of Murdering 7 Babies Faces Investigation

Inquiry will look at systemic issues and failures, but not the legal basis for the convictions

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Youth With Chronic Pain May Have More Anxiety and Depression

Meta-analysis shows higher prevalence of both conditions compared with general population

An overhead shot of a baby boy lying on his back in a crib.

Newborn Screening Metabolic Markers May Predict SIDS

Metabolic profiles "may have utility for individualized, targeted counseling," researchers say

A photo of a smiling female physician at the foot of the bed of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment.

The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness in Childhood

Let's do more to promote mental well-being in pediatric patients

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As Interest From Families Wanes, Pediatricians Scale Back on COVID Shots

The amount of vaccine to order is "a guess," says one physician

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Asthma Biologics OK During Pregnancy if Patient Agrees, Consensus Statement Says

Safety data sparse, but asthma control often worsens in pregnancy

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Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

A photo of a neffy nasal spray over a blurred photo of shelves of medication at a pharmacy.

Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

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