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Two-thirds of teen girls live in states with abortion restrictions, bans
Two-thirds of girls aged 13 to 17 years live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits or parental involvement laws, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Education increases odds parents will ask about guns in homes their kids visit
HONOLULU — Parents who learned about firearm safety were significantly more likely to ask about the presence of guns in homes their children visited, according to findings presented at PAS 2025.
Children, adolescents see fewer monthly migraine, headache days with fremanezumab
SAN DIEGO — Children and adolescents treated with fremanezumab experienced fewer migraine and headache days compared with placebo, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.
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Nonfatal fentanyl exposures increase nearly 1,200% among youth
Nonfatal fentanyl exposures increased nearly 1,200% among children and adolescents from 2015 to 2023, according to findings published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Pediatrics sets record for most residency positions filled in Match
A record-breaking 3,043 residents matched to pediatric positions in the 2025 Main Residency Match, according to the National Resident Matching Program.
Study: Delayed adnexal torsion diagnosis raises risk for ovarian loss in children
Nearly one-third of girls with adnexal torsion experienced a delay in diagnosis, and delays were associated with higher rates of oophorectomy, according to findings published in Pediatrics.
Sleep duration a predictor of high blood pressure in teens regardless of insomnia
Short sleep duration, with and without self-reported insomnia, was predictive of elevated blood pressure and hypertension among adolescents, a speaker reported.
FDA issues limited acne product recalls, AAD releases statement on benzoyl peroxide
The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these findings, the American Academy of Dermatology updated its statement on benzoyl peroxide in personal care products.
White House pulls Weldon’s nomination for CDC director before hearing
The White House withdrew the nomination of David Weldon, MD, to be CDC director on Thursday morning, just hours before he was to appear before a Senate committee.
FDA approves Soliris for patients aged 6 years and up with generalized myasthenia gravis
The FDA has approved an expanded indication of Soliris, an IV-administered monoclonal antibody for patients aged 6 years and older with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive.
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