Pediatrics News

SAN DIEGO — Asthma prevalence varies widely among Asian American and Pacific Islander children, a group that often is aggregated in studies, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Reducing steroids in favor of more targeted therapies can minimize organ damage in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus, according to data presented at EULAR 2024 Congress.

A study identified a link between poor sleep and hypertension in children and teenagers, according to findings published in Pediatrics.

Maternal and paternal metformin use during conception did not increase the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, two studies in Annals of Internal Medicine showed.

Approximately 40% of young e-cigarette users reported trying to modify their devices, including by refilling or recharging disposable pods, according to survey results published in Pediatrics.

In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that health care professionals should refer or provide youth aged 6 years and older with high BMI to intensive, comprehensive behavioral interventions.

The relationship between obesity and disordered eating behaviors represents a complex combination of psychological, physiological and environmental influences.

Vaccinations can be safe and effective during dupilumab treatment, according to the consensus of a panel published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Approximately one in five parents responding to a national survey reported giving their child melatonin for sleep, researchers reported.

The United States surgeon general on Monday asked Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms to help protect children.