Pediatrics

In a study of more than 600,000 pediatric patients, researchers found a higher risk of type 2 diabetes within 6 months of a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with other respiratory infections, especially among...

A recent study found that single-dose intraoperative methadone reduced opioid consumption in children undergoing tonsillectomy compared with fentanyl, with no impact on postoperative pain scores or serious...

In this COVID-19 roundup, researchers report on the risk of health issues and death among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at 3 year-follow-up, the widespread overuse of antibiotics among patients with...

Researchers find that pediatric dry-eye disease is more prevalent than adult dry-eye disease when looking at specific characteristics of patients.

A randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a novel gamified digital intervention in reducing ADHD symptoms and improving executive function in school-aged children, suggesting promising...

The nasal spray is the first vaccine for the prevention of influenza that does not need to be administered by a health care provider.

In this COVID-19 roundup, researchers report on an increase in outpatient care following COVID-19 infection, cognition and memory impairment among those recovering from COVID-19, and more.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers new guidance regarding breastfeeding among people living with and at risk for HIV infection.

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the global prevalence of unprescribed weight-loss product use, such as diet pills, among adolescents.

The FDA approved givinostat, a nonsteroidal oral medication, for treating patients 6 years of age or older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.