Pediatrics News

Vtama cream 1% has been approved in Japan for the treatment of adults with psoriasis as well as patients aged 12 years and older with atopic dermatitis, Dermavant Sciences announced in a press release.

United States Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, declared firearm violence a public health crisis in the United States and called for more strategies to prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths.

According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening for food insecurity in primary care settings.

Fixed-dose clindamycin phosphate 1.2%, adapalene 0.15% and benzoyl peroxide 3.1% gel demonstrated safety and efficacy across all age groups for the treatment of acne, according to a post hoc analysis.

The odds for symptom resolution after a 14-day antibiotic treatment for nonsevere exacerbation of bronchiectasis increased among Indigenous children and children with low cough scores, according to results published in CHEST.

There was a nearly 13% increase infant deaths in Texas after the state implemented a ban on abortion in early pregnancy in 2021, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Together, a group of viruses nicknamed “FLiRT” have emerged to become the most common SARS-CoV-2 variants in the country.

The following case, provided by Michael Cater, MD, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, California, is the first of a two-part series.

The concept of delayed gratification has been ingrained in us throughout medical school and residency. This mentality can sometimes lead to explosive spending as an attending when one enjoys a significant salary boost.

Noting that practice varies widely across hospitals, an expert panel came to a consensus on the first quality indicators for the care of opioid-exposed infants.