Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
‘Striking’ differences in BP when wrong cuff size is used
A new trial bolsters the case for avoiding a one-cuff-size-fits-all approach to measuring blood pressure and for improving patient access to a...
Latest News
Needle-free epinephrine products could be available in 2023
“Having a non-needle delivery device would help many people overcome that fear and hopefully increase use in anaphylaxis.”
Commentary
GI involvement may signal risk for MIS-C after COVID
Not only is the gastrointestinal tract a potential portal of entry of the virus but it may well be the site of mediation of both local and remote...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases down to pre-Omicron level
New admissions are down by 75% since mid-January; declines in ED visits are even greater.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: The Omicron surge has become a retreat
New cases dropped 42% in just the last week, as admissions and vaccinations continue to decline.
News
New MIS-C guidance addresses diagnostic challenges, cardiac care
New updates in this third version of the American College of Rheumatology’s guidance include a recommendation for dual therapy with IVIg and...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases down by more than half
As the effects of Omicron diminish, so does interest in vaccination.
Latest News
Strangulation deaths spur FDA alert on pediatric enteral feeding kits
Clinicians should discuss the risk of strangulation with colleagues and caregivers and encourage them to take steps to keep tubing away from...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: New cases down again, but still ‘extremely high’
After 3 months, the vaccination of 5- to 11-year-olds is falling behind that of older children.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: United States passes 10 million total cases
Weekly cases exceed 1 million for the first time as Omicron sets records among the vaccinated.
From the Journals
Pediatric community-acquired pneumonia: 5 days of antibiotics better than 10 days
“These data are immediately applicable to frontline clinicians,” said Dr. Derek Williams of Vanderbilt University.