Pediatrics News

Suicide rates among U.S. preteens increased significantly from 2008 to 2022, with the greatest increases being among Hispanic preteens and girls, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

A recently published case report summarized the successful initiation of buprenorphine treatment in two adolescents who presented to a pediatric ED with opioid withdrawal.

Adolescents who experienced housing insecurity beginning in infancy reported worse overall health outcomes, including anxiety and depressive symptoms, according to study results published in Pediatrics.

There is insignificant evidence to support recommendations that children with autism will benefit from intensive interventions, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Noting that practice varies widely across hospitals, an expert panel came to a consensus on the first quality indicators for the care of opioid-exposed infants.

Financial incentives helped adolescents with severe obesity lose weight and body fat, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.

A higher baseline BMI in children was associated with more depressive symptoms into adolescence, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.

In an updated clinical report, the AAP offered guidance for pediatricians on how to address grief in young patients.

The United States surgeon general on Monday asked Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms to help protect children.

Preteens whose parents were incarcerated or arrested were more likely to experience suicidal ideation, according to research published in Pediatrics.