Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

New FDA restrictions on medications for children that contain codeine and other opioids aim to prevent cases of misuse, abuse, and overdose.

New predictive models may identify and help childhood cancer survivors at a higher risk for ischemic heart disease and stroke.

A new study reveals that folic acid supplementation in mothers treated for epilepsy during pregnancy had children who were more likely to display autistic traits.

Fear of needles may play a larger role than clinicians think in vaccine compliance, both in the childhood years and beyond.

Adults who have survived childhood cancer are about 10 years ahead of their peers in terms of developing hypertension, according to a new report.

A new study reveals that too many children are still given codeine or codeine-containing medications after surgery.

Children are being transferred for care of common problems, highlighting a problem with regionalism in pediatric care.

Pediatricians are falling short when it comes to adequately addressing sexual and reproductive healthcare for teenagers, but new guidance aims to offer strategies for improvement.

Accidents happen, but many parents might take the opportunity to panic. Pediatricians can help them prepare.

Pediatricians need to stay committed to following those infants with possible exposure to Zika to understand the effects of Zika infection and ensure appropriate care and services.

With planning, transitioning teenagers from pediatric care to adult care for their diabetes doesn’t have to be stressful for either patient or provider.

Many children face trauma at some point in their lives, but training on resilience and open communication can help.

A new study reviewing whether drinking water before vaccination could help dispel feelings of postvaccination dizziness found instead that anxiety before the shot may be a bigger factor.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is reporting that despite the lack of an intranasal option, there has been no substantial decline in flu vaccination among children.

Eczema affects around 11% of children overall, but only about half of minority children with severe eczema are treated for the condition. A new study looks at why these children are overlooked.

Patients who refuse vaccines or use alternate schedules are less likely to make routine appointments, according to a new report.

The American Academy of Pediatrics stresses the importance of vaccinating all children aged older than 6 months early in the season for the best flu protection.

A new subcutaneous therapy could offer a promising solution to a bleeding disorder in both children and adults.

A new customized therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) offers high remission rates but at a substantial cost, and only at specialized cancer centers.

Despite a lack of consensus on the importance of screening infants for vision problems, there is proof that screening preschoolers can catch serious problems and allow for corrections to prevent permanent vision loss.

Surviving cancer is challenging enough, but now a recent report highlights the fact that survivors face double the chronic health challenges of the general population as a result of curative cancer therapies.

AAP’s first ever clinical report on body modification guides pediatricians on medical precautions and counseling practices.

A recent study examines the effects of early treatment for infants with hearing loss on development of language skills.

A common problem in young children, ear infections often are the subject of debate when it comes to management techniques.

There are challenges to defining normal or healthy levels of vitamin D. The question, therefore, is whether to recommend vitamin D supplementation for breastfeeding mothers, their breastfed infants, or both.

More and more parents are using herbal medications to manage their children’s health conditions, but which ones are safe and how are they used?

Despite recommendations from federal overseers that universal autism screening has little benefit, experts in autism remain steadfast in their belief that early screening and intervention improves outcomes.

Obesity can be a difficult-and costly-issue to manage, but there is new evidence to help make interventions to fight obesity more effective and less expensive.

When is a spot not just a spot? Children can sprout a variety of discolorations, and it takes a trained eye to know when to investigate further.

It’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest news about vaccines, particularly when so many parents today are questioning the safety and necessity of vaccinations.