Category: Pediatric News

FDA Says Children as Young as 3 Years Old can Take Epclusa for Hepatitis C

Under an FDA-approved expansion of the pediatric indication, children aged as young as 3 years are now able to receive Epclusa for the treatment of

Myocarditis Guidelines for Kids Have Answers for COVID Cases Too

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis in children were recently released by the American Heart Association (AHA), proving timely. While the scientific statement, published in Circulation and

Our Narrow Understanding of Myocarditis After COVID Vaccines

As the wave of vaccination to protect against COVID-19 spreads across the world, surveillance for possible vaccine-related adverse events remains active. So far, no data

‘Resist The Temptation’ to Use Fireworks on July 4th, AAP says

Amid a rise in fireworks-related injuries, the AAP urged families to “resist the temptation” to use them to celebrate the 4th of July. The AAP

AAP: Transfer Infants From NICU to Safe Sleep Environments as Soon as Possible

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has called for infants to be transferred to safe sleep environments from the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) as soon

AAP: Screen All Children for Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Death

All children should be screened for the risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a policy statement published online

FDA OKs Oral Blood Thinner for Clots in Kids

The FDA approved the first direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) for the treatment of children with venous thromboembolism (VTE), the agency announced on Monday. Approval for dabigatran (Pradaxa)

When Picky Turns Problematic: What to Know about ARFID

Adults and caregivers know how common picky eating can be during childhood. But what if it is more than just a phase? Approximately one in

FDA Approves a Nasal Antihistamine for Nonprescription Use

The FDA granted the approval of nonprescription Astepro to Bayer Healthcare LLC. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a nasal antihistamine for nonprescription

LetsGetChecked’s Covid-19 test gets FDA Authorization for Children

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of LetsGetChecked’s Covid-19 test for at-home use to children aged two