Survey finds rise in diagnosis of developmental disabilities in children from 2019-’21
The National Health Interview Survey reported differences in prevalence by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
The National Health Interview Survey reported differences in prevalence by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
A new AAP policy statement provides guidance for pediatricians to support conversations with youth who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
An updated AAP policy statement offers evidence-based guidance to pediatric teams, clinical and nonclinical school staff, and policymakers to promote safe medication ordering, storage and…
There were nearly 1 million cases of vector-borne diseases in the U.S. from 2001 to 2023, and cases have doubled over the last two decades,…
T1D progresses through three distinct stages: the presence of diabetes-related autoantibodies, glucose metabolism abnormalities and development of clinical symptoms.
No live H5N1 virus was found in a sampling of 297 pasteurized retail milk products sold in 17 states. The FDA affirms that pasteurization is…
In the last decade, drowning has killed more children ages 1-4 years than any other cause of injury death, according to the Centers for Disease…
Health officials are urging clinicians to ensure patients making a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia are vaccinated against meningococcal disease and watch for illness in return…
The AAP remains focused on the child and adolescent mental health crisis, continuing academic and social challenges, pediatric workforce hardships and families’ loss of health…
Research has shown that the risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding is low when the lactating parent with HIV is on antiretroviral treatment and has…
The AAP National Nominating Committee has selected Lily J. Lou, M.D., FAAP, of Palos Park, Ill., and Andrew D. Racine, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP, of the…