Pediatrics

Children and young adults who used antipsychotics were 3 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those taking other psychotropic medications, according to the results of a recent study.

A substantial portion of children treated with antibiotics for urinary tract infections are not given a urine test first, according to the results of a new study.

Two recent studies shed new light on potential treatments for febrile seizures, the most common seizure form in children younger than 5 years old.

A new study finds that in children whose mothers had asthma attacks during pregnancy were at increased risk of a range of health problems.

Parents and caregivers need help selecting appropriate supplements, which should be used as adjuncts to a balanced, healthy diet.

Pharmacy-based retail clinics, which offer extended hours and low prices, are an increasingly popular option for pediatric care.

At summer camps such as Camp Milagros in Northern California, kids with juvenile arthritis get the opportunity to take part in a normal and safe summer camp experience.

African-American and Hispanic children were 69% and 50% less likely than white children to be diagnosed with ADHD, respectively, according to the results of a new study.

Changes in OTC cough and cold medication labels recommending against their use in children younger than 4 years have led to a significant decrease in unintentional ingestions by children.

A new analysis of data on childhood ADHD by CDC researchers finds that estimates based on parent reports of the condition do not appear to overestimate its prevalence.

As the number of medications prescribed to adults has increased, so has the number of children exposed to and poisoned by prescription medications, indicating a need for better counseling and improved drug packaging.

Rates of melanoma in children have increased 2% per year since the 1970s, with girls, those aged 15 to 19, and those living in areas with high UV-B exposure at greatest risk.

Just 17% of children who had lived in the United States for up to 2 years had asthma or allergies, compared with 27% of those who had lived in the country for 10 years or longer.

The association between use of analgesics in infancy and increased likelihood of developing asthma may actually be due to respiratory infections that prompt analgesic use, a new study indicates.