Pediatrics
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The most important meal of the day, with extra zinc
Plus, livers live the hop life and babies get scared by their microbiomes.
News
FDA: More metformin extended-release tablets recalled
From the Journals
More evidence links COVID vaccines to rare cases of myocarditis in youth
The side effect seems to be more common in teen boys and young men than in older adults and women.
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Adversity accelerates aging at early ages, now measurable in real-time
The findings build upon previous studies that have demonstrated a correlation between biological age, also known as methylation age, and an...
News
CDC recommends use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds
ACIP voted 14-0 in favor of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in younger teens.
From the Journals
High teen BMI linked to stroke risk in young adulthood
Finding holds true for men and women, even for those individuals with BMIs in the high-normal range.
From the Journals
Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
Commentary
The obesity risk everyone forgets
This pandemic highlights an emerging risk factor for childhood obesity, and its detection requires vigilance, says Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley.
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
From the Journals
Is pediatric subspecialty training financially worth it?
"Most pediatric subspecialists don't experience a relative increase in compensation after training compared to a general pediatrician."
Feature
MIS-C follow-up proves challenging across pediatric hospitals
First came the challenge of figuring out the best treatment regimen for patients with MIS-C. Then physicians had to think about follow-up.