Pediatrics
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Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections in kids tied to local rates
It is unclear how many children remain asymptomatic in comparison with those who were in a presymptomatic phase at the time of testing.
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Canakinumab (Ilaris) tapering tested in systemic JIA trial
Reducing or extending the frequency of canakinumab over 6 months enabled children to maintain complete clinical remission and some to stop...
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Send kids to school safely if possible, supplement virtually
Commentary
Action and awareness are needed to increase immunization rates
There is much work to be done to catch up with vaccinations missed because of the pandemic.
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Studies gauge role of schools, kids in spread of COVID-19
A look at the effect of the school closures at the start of the pandemic in the United States.
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Many children with COVID-19 present without classic symptoms
Of 22 children hospitalized and positive for SARS-CoV-2, most had no respiratory illness or symptoms.
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Diagnostic testing for COVID-19: A quick summary for PCPs
Plus, answers to who and when to test.
Opinion
Are you SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitant?
How do you feel about the potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine? Are you going to roll up your sleeve as soon as the vaccine becomes available in your...
News
MIS-C is a serious immune-mediated response to COVID-19 infection
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is still a moving target because there is much still to learn about it.
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Small NY study: Mother-baby transmission of COVID-19 not seen
All of the 31 infants born to infected mothers tested negative.
News
Men occupy most leadership roles in medicine
In pediatrics, a specialty where approximately 70% of physicians are now women, there has been progress, according to an expert.