Pediatrics News

Most teens and young adults with advanced heart disease prefer patient-led, active decision-making to discuss treatment risks, prognosis and end-of-life care, whereas caregivers prefer parent/physician shared decision-making, data show.

WASHINGTON — Noncitizen children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid after the 2018 announcement of the revised “public charge” rule, researchers found.

The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine announced today that it has launched its first peer-reviewed scientific journal, the Journal of Integrated Primary Care.

WASHINGTON — The only evidence-based therapy for neonatal encephalopathy is not effective for younger newborns, researchers reported at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.

This week, Healio provided live coverage of the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, an annual collaboration between the AAP, Academic Pediatrics Association, American Pediatric Society and the Society for Pediatric Research.

WASHINGTON — Babies born to Asian and Black mothers are more likely to experience hypothermia, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW, discussed his advice for working with suicidal youth and their families.

WASHINGTON — Study findings suggest that most children who visit the ED with anaphylaxis can safely be discharged after 2 hours of observation or less, researchers reported at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.

WASHINGTON — Children living in states with more lenient firearm policies have a significantly higher death rate compared with those in states with stricter legislation, a study found.

WASHINGTON — Amid a national emergency in child mental health, two studies at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting explored ways that mental health is and can be treated at schools.