Pediatrics
Commentary
Pediatric obesity treatment options: Beyond lifestyle modification
Fortunately, the tools to treat the underlying biology driving obesity are becoming safer, more effective, and more widely used every year.
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PCOS in mothers tied to health problems in children
Children whose mothers have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have increased rates of hospitalization for various conditions, including asthma,...
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Two congressmen targeting ‘gender transition’ physicians
The House and Senate bills would make doctors liable for any gender transition surgery on a minor that results in injury, whether physical,...
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Study eyes characteristics of pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Obesity was the most common comorbidity at the time of diagnosis, with 64% of patients affected.
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In the quest for a cure for type 1 diabetes, two companies merge
The type 1 diabetes advocacy organization JDRF said the acquisition “represents a significant stride in cures research for the type 1 diabetes...
From the Journals
Childhood type 1 diabetes tests suggested at ages 2 and 6
“This study is timely because recent successes in preventing type 1 diabetes highlight the need to identify the best candidates for intervention...
Conference Coverage
Transgender youth on hormone therapy risk substantial bone loss
“We need more information on the optimal length of treatment with puberty-delaying medications before either discontinuation or introduction of...
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Diabetes devices may give children contact dermatitis
“This study should serve as a call to action for continued improvements in the transparency of the components that make up the devices and...
Conference Coverage
Mobile devices ‘addictive by design’: Obesity is one of many health effects
Patients need help with compulsive use of wireless devices, which leads to weight gain and other health risks.
Opinion
Sugar highs and royal meltdowns
I’m curious: How do you respond when a parent in the office explains the child’s behavior as the result of a “sugar high”?
Feature
LGBTQ students would get new protections under Biden plan
The update would ensure that government-funded schools make proper accommodations for a trans student population, such as allowing students to use...