The position paper prioritizes rapid blood-culture diagnostics paired with stewardship, sub-1-hour antibiotic delivery in septic shock, and prolonged β-lactam infusion as Tier 1, evidence-backed ...

Nipocalimab is the first FDA-approved therapy specifically for wAIHA, indicated for patients 12 and older previously or currently treated with corticosteroids. In the Phase 2/3 ENERGY trial, roughly ...

Lisa Swanson, MD, returns to diagnostic pitfalls, describing a presentation she sees often: AD in the crease of an infant's neck, which is frequently misdiagnosed as a yeast infection. Lisa Swanson, ...

Early antiviral therapy was associated with an 81% lower risk of influenza-related hospitalization among pediatric outpatients. The association was similar across age groups, including an 81% lower ...

Lisa Swanson, MD, describes AD as fundamentally unpredictable — a roller coaster of flares and quiet stretches that can wear down patients and families alike. Lisa Swanson, MD, describes AD as ...

Ecopipam is a first-in-class D1 receptor antagonist under FDA priority review for pediatric Tourette syndrome, with a decision expected in early 2027. Phase 3 data showed a 53% reduction in relapse ...

Dr Dawson is chief of Adolescent Medicine Services, Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic, Fort Hood, Texas.

Lisa Swanson, MD, describes AD as fundamentally unpredictable — a roller coaster of flares and quiet stretches that can wear down patients and families alike.

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Digital tools like health apps, texts, and telemedicine show promise in managing childhood obesity, but require sustained engagement for long-term impact. A review article published in Frontiers aimed ...

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most common type of diabetes encountered in children. The incidence of T1DM in children is increasing in some populations. Early recognition of symptoms of T1DM ...

A 3-year-old boy presented with a pruritic perianal rash, rectal pain, and constipation of 3 weeks' duration. The child had initially been treated for pinworms by one of his caregivers. A 3-year-old ...