Pediatrics
News, opinions and meeting coverage in pediatrics.
— Expenditures tied to underweight and obesity totaled $1 billion and $2.4 billion in 2018
Latest in Pediatrics
Misconceptions and misinformation conflate treatments, stripping youth of essential care
Local Superfund site may contribute to inorganic arsenic exposure
Or else run the risk of aspirating under anesthesia due to delayed gastric emptying
Local Superfund site may contribute to inorganic arsenic exposure
Or else run the risk of aspirating under anesthesia due to delayed gastric emptying
Pediatrics Case Studies
Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME
Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis
Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas
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Somatrogon injection given go-ahead after initial FDA rejection last year
Elevated risk seen for anxiety, psychotic disorders, and depression
Members push aside data concerns, endorse retinoid for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
Challenges of drug development in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva on full display
But despite more treatment failure, short-course therapy suggested as a "reasonable option"
An 8-year-old-boy was brought to the doctor by his father for evaluation of painless facial lesions that were present for 3 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?
Genetic testing helps identify this rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis
The most damaging factor is lack of support from loved ones, says Amanda Calhoun
New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma
Experts discuss how healthcare providers can best support gender-diverse patient populations
Low rates of retinal detachment, endophthalmitis, but frequent reoperation for opacification
Sarepta's treatment gets a nod for ambulatory pediatric patients
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu questioned the outlet's financial relationships this week
