Pediatrics News

A study linked participation in preschool programs to cardiovascular health in midlife, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Researchers completed the first ever human challenge trial for Zika virus, deliberately infecting volunteers to identify strains of the virus that can be safely used to test vaccines against the mosquito-borne pathogen.

A CDC advisory committee voted 10-4 on Wednesday to recommend administering a newly approved pentavalent meningococcal vaccine when vaccination with both a MenACWY and MenB vaccine are indicated at the same visit.

WASHINGTON — Cases of a rare cannabis-related condition increased significantly in one Michigan hospital after the state legalized marijuana, researchers reported here.

Last week, health professionals met at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition for the latest updates in pediatric health care.

WASHINGTON — There was a 71% increase in electric scooter injuries among youth aged 18 years and younger from 2020 to 2021, according to a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

WASHINGTON — The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday named Anthony S. Fauci, MD, FAAP, an honorary fellow for what it called his “decades of distinguished leadership, dedication, wisdom and service to children and families.”

WASHINGTON — Electric hair styling tools such as curling irons caused over 30,000 injuries among children and young adults between 2013 and 2022, according to a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

WASHINGTON — An analysis of nearly 150 blogs recommending milk alternatives for toddlers found that nearly half were run by people without any medical credentials, according to findings presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

WASHINGTON — Nearly one in four children screened positive for suicide risk at a pediatric ED in Chicago during a 3-year period, according to a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.