Pediatrics
From the Journals
Children with poor cardiorespiratory fitness have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in adulthood can be calculated by measuring cardiorespiratory fitness in childhood....
News
FDA aims to squash youth vaping, smoking
The proposals are a part of a continued effort to reverse recent growth in teen vaping.
Conference Coverage
New pediatric therapies show promise for influenza, multidrug-resistant pathogens
ORLANDO – Baloxavir, a recently approved fast-acting single-dose medication for influenza, is currently under study...
News
More acute flaccid myelitis cases confirmed by CDC
Feds want to know if AFM is caused by virus, autoimmune process, or something else.
Conference Coverage
Discussing immunization with vaccine-hesitant parents requires caring, individualized approach
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Many teens don’t know e-cigarettes contain nicotine
ORLANDO – “When you have these devices that have flavors like gummy bear and cotton candy and bubblegum, you are marketing to children.”
Conference Coverage
In pediatric ICU, being underweight can be deadly
SAN DIEGO – Skinniest patients face the highest mortality risk, even more than the obese and overweight.
Conference Coverage
Full-dose quadrivalent flu vaccine shows increased efficacy in children
ACIP hears data on safety and immunogenicity as manufacturer pursues expanded license.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Xyrem to treat children with narcolepsy
The central nervous system depressant was approved for the treatment of cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Conference Coverage
ACIP votes unanimously in favor of immunization schedule update and redesign
