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Infants exclusively fed breast milk at birth less likely to develop asthma
Exclusive breastfeeding during birth hospitalization was associated with a 22% reduction in the risk of childhood asthma. Infants whose first feeding was breast milk had a lower rate of asthma ...
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Third of teenagers lack access to menstruation products, study finds
One in 3 adolescents visiting a pediatric emergency department reported experiencing period poverty in the past year. Period poverty was not significantly associated with neighborhood opportunity, ...
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Q+A: Roflumilast cream 0.15% for AD with Eric Simpson, MD, MCR, FAAD
Eric Simpson, MD, MCR, FAAD, lead author of a recently-published article highlighting roflumilast cream 0.15%, joined us for a Q+A interview. In this Q+A interview, Eric Simpson, MD, MCR, FAAD, ...
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Study finds Black infants with heart abnormalities more likely to die within first year
A study presented at the AAP 2024 National Conference & Exhibition finds Black infants are 40% more likely to die from congenital heart disease than White infants, highlighting persistent racial ...
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Offspring seizure risk associated with maternal influenza
In a recent study, infants of mothers with an influenza infection during pregnancy were significantly more likely to experience febrile seizures, but not epilepsy. The risk of childhood seizures is ...
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Increasing birthweight over time reported
In a recent global review, significant annual increases in the mean term birthweight were reported, indicating worldwide public health impacts. An increase in term birthweights over time has been ...
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Itchy skin associated with sleep problems in infants
A recent study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition, sheds light on the connection between skin conditions and sleep disturbances in infants and ...
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New research finds significant challenges for children with disabilities in foster care
A study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference finds children with disabilities in foster care face lower permanency rates and higher mortality risks, calling for ...
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Technology: How far we have come and how far can we go?
In her September 2024 article, Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights the potential of digital health tools to improve care for pediatric mental health, obesity, and ...
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Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, previews big topics at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition
Our editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, previews some of the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, taking place right now in Orlando, Florida. Tina Tan, MD, ...
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Epinephrine nasal spray now available to treat type 1 allergic reactions, anaphylaxis
The needle-free option to treat type 1 allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, was approved for adults and children who weigh 66 lbs or more on August 9, 2024. Epinephrine nasal spray (neffy; ARS ...
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FDA accepts roflumilast's sNDA to treat scalp and body psoriasis in adolescents, adults
With this acceptance, the federal agency has assigned a PDUFA date of May 22, 2025 for roflumilast foam (Zoryve) 0.3%. Results from the phase 3 ARRECTOR trial, a phase 2b study, and long-term efficacy ...