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Category: Pediatric News
Adult epilepsy treatment reduces seizures in children
A surgical treatment commonly used to reduce epileptic seizures in adults also is effective and safe for children, according to a Rutgers study.
Children’s mental health is in crisis
As pandemic stressors continue, kids’ mental health needs to be addressed in schools.
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
