Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Type 2 diabetes is particularly devastating in adolescents
SAN FRANCISCO – “These kids have problems you’d expect in their grandparents.” – Dr....
News
Victoza indication expanded to include children
The approval marks the first noninsulin drug approved for pediatric use in almost 20 years.
News
Obesity and overweight declined among lower-income kids
The reduction still leaves 29.1% of 2 to 4-year-olds in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC either overweight or obese.
Opinion
Addressing the sexual and reproductive health needs of trans and gender nonconforming patients
Understanding how trans or GNC patients have sex is essential to providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care.
Conference Coverage
Liraglutide seems safe, effective in children already on metformin
Liraglutide seems to be safe and effective for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes who are already on metformin therapy.
From the Journals
Bariatric surgery viable for teens with cognitive disabilities
Bariatric surgery may offer a worthwhile treatment option with adequate consent procedures in place.
Commentary
Is childhood cancer associated with assisted reproductive technology?
Conference Coverage
Noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers have high rates of obesity
NEW ORLEANS – Obesity and reactive airway disease are more prevalent in noninfected children of HIV-positive mothers.
From the Journals
More sleep can help youth manage type 1 diabetes
More sleep can lead to better glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
From the Journals
AHA: Consider obesity as CVD risk factor in children
The updated AHA scientific statement is aimed at pediatric cardiologists and physicians who care for at-risk pediatric patients.
News
FDA approves first interoperable insulin infusion pump
The Tandem Diabetes Care t:Slim X2 device is the first-ever interoperable, alternate controller–enabled infusion pump for insulin delivery in...