Children are increasingly exposed to armed conflict and targeted by governmental and nongovernmental combatants. Armed conflict directly and indirectly affects children’s physical, mental, and behavioral health. It can affect every organ system, and its impact can persist throughout the life course. In addition, children are disproportionately impacted by morbidity and mortality associated with…
Intestinal failure is the anatomic or functional loss of intestinal function below the minimum required to absorb nutrients to maintain health and growth. Parenteral nutrition…
The monoclonal antibody was approved as a single injection for infants born during or entering their first RSV season and young children up to 24…
We evaluated methods to control the spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on our infants’ ward during a community outbreak of RSV infection. Methods included…
The National Health Interview Survey reported differences in prevalence by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
Social determinants of health codes were documented in only about 1.9% of inpatient cases in 2019.
Almost 20% of children have some form of chronic illness. Chronic illness in children can have a profound effect on their families and siblings in…
A new study shows emergency department visits that involved cannabis increased significantly during the pandemic compared to 2019, including among children ages 10 and under…
Source: Boechler M, Susi A, Hisle-Gorman E, et al. Acid suppression and antibiotics administered during infancy are associated with celiac disease. J Pediatr. 2023 Mar;254:61-67.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.10.013.Investigators…
The National Health Interview Survey reported differences in prevalence by sex, age group, and race and Hispanic origin.
Federal officials are encouraging health care providers to place COVID vaccine orders before regular government ordering ends on Aug. 3.
