Pediatrics News

As we enter the second half of 2024, it is important to understand some tax law changes that became effective this year and could affect your retirement savings and tax planning.

Caregivers of pediatric rheumatology patients transitioning to adult care reported a “lack of clear information” on the necessary procedures, according to data presented at the EULAR 2024 Congress.

Moderna announced positive phase 3 trial data for its combination COVID-19 and influenza vaccine this week, suggesting a combination shot for respiratory infections is on the way.

The AMA House of Delegates adopted several new policies to promote public health at its annual meeting.

Urinalysis did not accurately diagnose UTIs in children with spina bifida, according to study results published in Pediatrics.

The AMA adopted policies to protect patients’ access to necessary health care in a variety of ways at its annual meeting.

The AMA House of Delegates adopted several policies that aim to expand the availability of life-saving medications and care for substance use disorders, overdoses and mental health.

COVID-19 mitigation measures disrupted the circulation of respiratory syncytial virus, leading to atypical season in 2021 and 2022 that saw higher rates of hospitalization among young children, according to research published in Pediatrics.

In late May, the FDA announced approval of Moderna's mResvia, marking the third vaccine approved for respiratory syncytial virus and first time messenger RNA technology has been used for preventing a disease other than COVID-19.

Among children aged younger than 2 years evaluated in the ED for a head injury, infants aged younger than age 3 months were far more likely to have a traumatic brain injury than older toddlers, a study found.