Jon Matthew Farber, MD

"I am impressed with how far we have come in being able to suture much more humanely and in how well so many of these youngsters did without sedation," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.

Providers who refer patients for clinical hypnosis must ensure that the chosen hypnotherapist has appropriate knowledge about the patient’s gastrointestinal condition and has conducted clinical hypnosis for it.

Assessing pain in nonverbal patients remains very difficult, including being able to distinguish it from “behavior” (eg, self-stimulation), says Jon Matthew Farber, MD.

Patients first reported systemic symptoms, such as fevers, headache, and myalgias; vulvar symptoms, which included vulvar pain and dysuria, typically developed 2 days after vaccination and peaked within 5 days.

In choosing a treatment plan, many health care providers reported that they initiate treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) with a biologic agent most of the time.

A 12-week study in Egypt of the efficacy of fluoxetine (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) in children with treatment-refractory nocturnal enuresis (NE) found that though the treatment achieved a good initial response, it was not sustainable.

In children who are subject to migraine attacks, vitamin D supplementation may be an effective and safe adjunctive prophylactic therapy to topiramate, results of a study in Saudi Arabia showed.

Although avascular necrosis (AVN) is believed to be an iatrogenic complication following treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip, an investigation in China found 2 characteristics associated with the condition: the likelihood of AVN increases with both the grade of dislocation and of underdevelopment of the ossific nucleus.

Lisdexamfetamine dimesaylate was associated with reduced ADHD symptoms in children aged 4 to 5 years.

A digital sleep strategy may reduce sleep problems for children.

A study found similar bone mineral density between children with and without type 1 diabetes.

A retrospective study found that postmenarchal women with a renal anomaly were also at risk of having a Müllerian anomaly.

Treatment of the various types of spinal muscular atrophy with approved therapies resulted in an array of improvements, according to a review of 22 studies.

Based on an investigation of associations between patterns of growth in infant weight and adult-onset coronary heart disease, the answer seems to be no.

Most children outgrow an adverse drug reaction to oral antibiotics, according to an Icelandic study.

A survey saw that of teenagers who sought care in the ED and were prescribed outpatient treatment, fewer than half who received an STI diagnosis filled their prescriptions.

For years, teenagers have been told to avoid certain foods to reduce acne. A review article examines the evidence.

An investigation offers more evidence that shorter antibiotic courses can be just as effective as longer ones.

A visit to the emergency department for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) will often result in a battery of tests. The often normal results for those tests raise the question of whether they're needed.

A case report shares a new surgical approach that holds promise for scarless thyroidectomy procedures.

An investigation examines what demographic factors and less-than-optimal respiratory support in or beyond the neonatal intensive care unit can increase the risk of abnormal lunch function on extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGANs).

Phototherapy is a typical first-line therapy for jaundice. A recent study examines whether the use alters neoplasm risk.

Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) should receive a yearly screening to identify stroke risk, but a new investigation indicates that many affected children may not be getting it.

An investigation examines the efficacy of using a bowel management program for rectal prolapse.

Prompt diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can improve outcomes, but are young children getting the necessary screenings when they should?

Gestational diabetes is a fairly common pregnancy complication. A new study looks into how it can impact a child's future health.

A look at how depression impacts the quality of life for children who have celiac disease.

The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has provided guidance for diagnosing and managing vulvar lichen sclerosus in pediatric patients.

A study examines where prolonged, elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) when it's in isolation is indicative of liver disease or not a significant occurrence.

What's the proper timing for return to sports after posterior spinal fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)? A recent study offers insight into how surgeon volume and experience may impact patient recommendations.