Contemporary Pediatrics
October 9th 2024. Contemporary Pediatrics' editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, talks RSV immunization and the availability of prevention tools. FDA issues second CRL for dasiglucagon to treat hypoglycemia in congenital hyperinsulinism. By Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor Morgan Ebert, Managing Editor. October 8th 2024.
IDWeek: Clesrovimab reduces RSV disease, hospitalization in …
2 days ago · A third endpoint was RSV-associated lower respiratory infection hospitalizations, which were reduced 90.9% with clesrovimab treatment compared to placebo through 5 months (95% CI: 76.2, 96.5). In addition, clesrovimab reduced the incidence of severe MALRI (tertiary endpoint) by 91.7% (95% CI: 62.9, 98.1), according to the Merck announcement.
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Socioeconomic and racial disparities found in pediatric opioid prescriptions. By Morgan Ebert, Managing Editor. September 29th 2024. American Academy of Pediatrics. A study presented at the 2024 AAP Conference found that white children and those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions for fractures.
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October 7th 2024. Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, discusses common causes of pediatric joint pain, serious red flags, and the importance of timely diagnosis of conditions like JIA and silent uveitis. Fueling young athletes: A pediatrician’s guide to sports nutrition. Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN. October 7th 2024.
Obesity - contemporarypediatrics.com
Imbalance in gut bacteria may play critical role in obesity development. Connor Iapoce. May 24th 2023. A new analysis found differences in the gut bacteria seen in adults with obesity, suggesting that changes in the gut microbiota that predispose to adult obesity may begin in early childhood.
The April 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics: Latest updates …
Apr 1, 2024 · Click here, or on the cover image to read the April issue of Contemporary Pediatrics. Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS: Greetings and Happy Spring! The measles outbreaks occurring across the United States are a stark reminder that measles is an ever-present threat. Since the beginning of this year through March 14, there have been 58 measles ...
Chronic cough: Watch for "red flags" - Contemporary Pediatrics
Mar 1, 2015 · Chronic cough. The cough reflex occurs when inhaled, aspirated, or locally produced objects activate sensory nerves located throughout the airway. These afferent nerves communicate with the brainstem, which signals motor nerves that activate respiratory muscles to produce the characteristic cough response.
FDA approves sodium oxybate to treat cataplexy, EDS in pediatric ...
2 days ago · The FDA has approved sodium oxybate (Lumryz; Avadel Pharmaceuticals) extended-release oral suspension to treat cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients aged 7 years or older with narcolepsy, according to a press release from Avadel. The decision makes sodium oxybate the only FDA-approved once-at-bedtime oxybate treatment for ...
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Mar 31, 2011 · In a recent study, infants of mothers with an influenza infection during pregnancy were significantly more likely to experience febrile seizures, but not epilepsy. Podcast. Article. With this acceptance, the federal agency has assigned a PDUFA date of May 22, 2025 for roflumilast foam (Zoryve) 0.3%. Podcast.
November 2021 - Contemporary Pediatrics
Dedicated to vaccines. Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS. November 5th 2021. Article. Effective vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements. Dr. Tina Q. Tan shares how the November issue is dedicated to vaccines, from the history to tackling vaccine hesitancy.