AAAAI: Berotralstat reduces monthly hereditary angioedema attack rates in children
March 5th 2025American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: AAAAI
According to data presented at AAAAI, berotralstat demonstrated a well tolerated safety profile and early and sustained reductions in monthly HAE attacks among patients aged 2 to under 12 years.
Incidence, prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis increasing in US
March 3rd 2025American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: AAAAI
In this Q+A interview, Matthew Greenhawt, MD, breaks down a poster presentation from AAAAI / WAO joint congress meeting, highlighting increasing EoE incidence and prevalence.
Increasing food allergy incidence in children met with increasing psychology referrals
October 25th 2024American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
As the authors emphasized, “Expansion of these services will be essential to meet the needs of patients experiencing food allergy-related anxiety."
Understanding TMS therapy for major depressive disorder
October 18th 2024American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Melissa Fickey, MD, explains TMS therapy for major depressive disorder, and highlights key positive data for NeuroStar TMS Therapy, which was presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) meeting in Seattle, Washington.
Study: TMS treatment improves depressive symptoms, anxiety in adolescents
October 17th 2024American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
"The magnitude of benefit, trajectory of symptomatic improvement, and dependency on the number of treatment sessions showed a treatment effect similar to that found in adults," stated study authors.
Matthew Davis, MD, FAAP, on current, key pediatric health care themes
October 15th 2024American Academy of Pediatrics
The ongoing challenges of mental health, artificial intelligence, and the addressing of social determinants of health are key themes of pediatric health care are topics of discussion with Matthew Davis, MD, FAAP in this video interview.
Communicating availability of continuous glucose monitors for type 1 diabetes patients
October 15th 2024American Academy of Pediatrics
Brittany Bruggeman, MD, emphasizes that many patients with type 1 diabetes are unaware of the availability of advanced technologies like CGMs and automated insulin delivery systems.
Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, highlights key red herrings in pediatric joint pain
October 7th 2024American Academy of Pediatrics
Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, discusses common causes of pediatric joint pain, serious red flags, and the importance of timely diagnosis of conditions like JIA and silent uveitis.