Pediatrics News

Both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying are more likely than other youths to experience eating disorder symptoms, according to study findings published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

Medications for opioid use disorder help mothers keep well-child visits in their infant’s first year of life, according to the results of a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Use of postnatal selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors was associated with reduced risks for maternal depression and unfavorable outcomes associated with postnatal depression, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

Depression among children did not increase substantially between 2004 and 2019, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Increased screen time at age 1 year was associated with developmental delays in communication and problem-solving at ages 2 and 4 years, according to study findings reported in JAMA Pediatrics.

A study of children with autism found that most demonstrated improved communication and social interaction as they aged, but some experienced a rapid decline in social functioning during adolescence.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has ruled that there is not enough evidence to advocate for or against primary care interventions to prevent child maltreatment before it takes place.

Possible biomarkers of an adolescent’s risk for developing mental health issues include alterations in proteins involved with immune responses, blood coagulation and other pathways, data show.

The AAP published guidance for emergency physicians that addresses best practices for managing pediatric mental and behavioral health emergencies, its first since 2018.

Device overuse and screen time topped a poll of parental concerns about children’s health, followed by concerns about internet safety and mental health, according to results released on Monday.