Pediatrics

 
Would you Know Measles if You Saw It?
February 27, 2025

A case of measles is a very rare diagnosis in the 21st century, but as MMR vaccination rates fall, the cases climb. Would you recognize the signs & symptoms?

Home-Based Therapy Achieves 100% Success Rate in Children with High-Threshold Peanut Allergy
February 26, 2025

AAAAI 2025: Phase 2 study results showed POIT with home-measured peanut products was not only highly effective but also posed few risks.

Postnatal Antibiotics for Maternal Indications May Heighten Childhood Asthma Risk
February 12, 2025

AAAAI 2025. Early postnatal antibiotic exposure in full-term infants was associated with a 30% increased risk of childhood asthma, according to a new study.

Transdermal Peanut Patch Shows Increased Clinical Benefit Over 5-Year Study
February 12, 2025

AAAAI 2025. Treatment response rates with daily use of the VIASKIN peanut patch increased from 39% at baseline to 73.3% at 60 months in youth aged 4 to 11 years.

Minimally Invasive Esophageal String Test Used to Monitor Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children
January 27, 2025

Researchers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital conducted one of the largest real-world clinical evaluations of the esophageal string test in children.

ACG Updates Guidelines for Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Daily Dose
January 16, 2025

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

American College of Gastroenterology Releases Updated Guidelines for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
January 07, 2025

The updated guidelines include 19 recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis.

Prenatal Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Childhood Health Issues: Daily Dose
January 07, 2025

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Fremanezumab for Prevention of Episodic Migraine in Children: Daily Dose
December 19, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Prenatal Exposure to Antibiotics May Increase Risk for Long-Term Health Problems in Children
December 18, 2024

The potential adverse outcomes include asthma, food allergies, cerebral palsy, and cancer, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.