Pediatrics
Latest News
Down Syndrome: Several Cutaneous Conditions Common, Study Finds
Eczematous dermatitis was the most common diagnosis, affecting 26% of patients.
Conference Coverage
Caregiver Surveys on Firearms, Suicide Offer Pediatricians Prevention Opportunities
Pediatricians should pursue all opportunities to educate families about firearm safety, the risk of youth suicide, and strategies to prevent...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Approves Ustekinumab Biosimilar Otulfi
This is the fourth ustekinumab biosimilar approved in the United States.
Conference Coverage
Time to Revisit the Standard Treatment Approach in Children With MS?
Only a few medications are licensed for pediatric use, indicating it may be time to reconsider the standard treatment approach for this patient...
Conference Coverage
Investigational Med for Tourette Syndrome Promising
Ecopipam reduced the primary endpoint of tic severity scores by 30% compared with placebo among 149 patients in the 12-week, phase 2b D1AMOND...
Conference Coverage
Heat-Related Pediatric ED Visits More Than Double
Given the rising temperatures from a changing climate, prevention is key for pediatricians to focus on.
Latest News
Aspects of the Skin Microbiome Remain Elusive
Genetics affects the skin microbiome considerably. Individuals with autoimmune predispositions have different microbiota compared with those who...
Opinion
The Patient Encounter Is Changing
It is fair to say that a live face-to-face encounter remains the gold standard in the opinions of both patients and providers.
Latest News
Childhood-Onset Atopic Dermatitis Adds Burden in Adulthood
The Scars of Life project was designed to analyze how the age of AD onset affects the severity of symptoms and quality of life.
Feature
AACR Cancer Progress Report: Big Strides and Big Gaps
The report focused on strides made in cancer care, prevention, and early detection and highlighted areas where more research and attention are...
Opinion
Burnout and Vacations
At the root of my vacation style was an egotistical delusion that there weren’t any clinicians in the community who could look after my patients...