Pediatrics

Vosoritide is a daily injection for children with achondroplasia who have open epiphyses, given under the skin and administered by a caregiver.

Nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi and AstraZeneca) is a monoclonal antibody approved to prevent against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infants under 8 months of age born during or entering their first RSV season.

In a recent study, approximately 99% of children who received solid organ transplant and live vaccination against rubella had antibodies 1 to 3 months post-vaccination.

Latinx teens suffering with mental health issues are at risk of developing cardiovascular conditions in their future.

Adolescents with mental health conditions must be monitored as they are at a higher demand for the need of mental health care.

Contrary to earlier advice, new research suggests introducing infants to potential allergens early may reduce risk of developing allergies to those foods

The study authors note that it is important for expectant mothers to use antibiotics appropriately and when necessary, as well as monitor their child after birth.

Parents are not fully educated on the risk of meningitis infection and preventive efforts for their children.

Roflumilast is the first topical agent indicated to treat psoriasis in sensitive intertriginous areas of the skin.

Investigators found that the adjusted mean change in A1C was –0.62% for dapagliflozin compared to 0.41% for a placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Study shows a a significant burden of hospitalizations associated with respiratory syncytial virus during the 2021-2022 season compared with the prepandemic period.

A workgroup of asthma treatment experts introduced 6 new criteria that those diagnosed with asthma must meet to be in remission.

As the resident medication experts, pharmacists are qualified to answer any medication-related questions and conduct data analyses.

Only 1% of children experienced obesity remission and lower socioeconomic status was connected to a worsened trajectory.

With respiratory syncytial virus vaccine development for infants and children proceeding slowly, therapeutic developers have focused on passive immunity

A supplemental New Drug Application will be submitted for roflumilast cream 0.05% for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children 2 to 5 years of age.

As research and clinical experience continue, Hemangeol's role in the management of infantile hemangioma is likely to expand, further improving the lives of affected children.

With some of the most effective antidepressants containing a black box warning, safe and effective treatment for young adults is hard to come by.

Children born at 24- through 34-weeks’ gestation could have neurobehavioral problems and developmental dysfunctions, including language, executive function, attention, and behavioral disorders.

Pediatric and maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines are being studied to reduce the burden of RSV, and more research is needed to understand whether this can reduce wheeze and asthma.

Cases of certain HPV-related high-grade disease were not found in the 10-year follow up for girls and boys who received 3 doses of the Gardasil 9 injection.

The upcoming study seeks to analyze whether immature lungs in infants infected with respiratory syncytial virus increases the likelihood of developing asthma later in life.

The fixed-dose abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine combination is indicated for the once-daily treatment of children weighing at least 6 kg to <25 kg with HIV-1 infection.

Pharmacists can play a crucial role in educating parents and helping remind them about the childhood vaccine schedule, which can be quite complex.

Despite the limited data, prior research indicates there are no serious cannabis-related adverse effects in pediatric patients.

Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) preventative drug to be approved by the FDA, and can protect infants through their first RSV season for up to 5 months.

It is the first vaccine of its kind to be FDA approved, and it met multiple safety and efficacy standards through clinical trials.

The results differ from previous studies and the predictions of the researchers that the Child Tax Credit would reduce the prevalence of low birth weight among pregnant women across the country.

Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend treating obesity as a chronic illness.

The findings of the study demonstrate the need for preventive interventions for all infants in order to reduce the burden of severe illness from respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infections.