Pediatrics News

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

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.

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.

Researchers developed an electronic health questionnaire for primary care practices that improves the collection of information about adolescents’ health behaviors, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

The FDA has approved the interleukin-6 inhibitor Kevzara for the treatment of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, according to a press release from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi.

The AAP launched a podcast called “Healthy Children” to provide expert medical guidance for parents and other caregivers.

Pediatric rheumatology patients could be considered ready to transfer to adult care if they score greater than 4 on the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire, according to data published in Rheumatology.

Children in Massachusetts who were publicly insured or living in less affluent ZIP codes were less likely to receive nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody for respiratory syncytial virus, according to research published in Pediatrics.

Many immigrant communities are at risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases because of low and declining vaccination coverage, according to findings published in Pediatrics.