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In 2021, pediatric mental health conditions were associated with $31 billion in child spending and $59 billion in household spending, which made up 46.6% of all pediatric medical spending that year.

The approval is based on data from a phase 3, multicenter, randomized trial that evaluated patients aged 8 to 17 years with HeFH who had LDL-C levels of 130 mg / dL or greater who were being treated with lipid-lowering medications.

What is the best way to bring up this often-sensitive topic so that children and caregivers can work together for optimal health outcomes?

Research has demonstrated that SGDY exhibit significantly elevated incidence of mental health diagnoses and conditions compared with their counterparts, including higher rates of suicidality, depressive and anxiety disorders, and substance misuse.

Understand how to naviate the current shortage of pediatric ADHD medications.

In the study period and among individuals aged 12 to 24 years, mental health-associated visits increased nearly 2-fold from 2006 to 2019.

Data from a pair of identical, phase 3, double-blind, randomized, and vehicle-controlled trials were presented at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.

Though a small number of infants received nirsevimab in the analysis, results support existing nirsevimab recommendations to prevent serious RSV disease in infants.

Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, believes behavioral health is currently at the forefront of pediatric health care and explains how simple questions can lead to better care for a child.

According to the data, vaccination coverage in the United States has been lower in this influenza season compared to the previous season and to seasons before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results from a recent laboratory test revealed benzene was found in multiple benzoyl peroxide acne products.

The device is intended for anyone aged 18 years and up who do not use insulin or those without diabetes who want to learn how diet can impact blood sugar levels.

Health care providers must not only address the physical symptoms of patients with skin disorders but also the psychological fallout frequently associated with these diseases.

Scott Ceresnak, MD, explains ways AI technology could be useful when it comes to pediatric cardiology, though he states "big" research data is needed to generate pediatric specific algorithms.

Historically, the AAP-approved options for infant formula sold in the United States were cow-milk-based, soy milk-based, or specialty infant formulas. Goat milk-based infant formulas have been used for decades worldwide, but only recently entered the US formula market.

The federal agency approved Perflutren Lipid Microsphere following positive data from 3 pediatric clinical trials.

SpringWorks Therapeutics has initiated a new drug application for mirdametinib in neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights our March Mental Health issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Guidance now aligns with isolation recommendations for influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

Walgreens and CVS pharmacies are set to dispense mifepristone in select states, aiming to address legal complexities and enhance accessibility amidst ongoing regulatory and legal battles.

Viaskin milk patch shows promise in cow’s milk allergy, particularly in children aged 2-11 with 300 μg dose, though the other doses examined failed to prove significant benefit.

Across all age groups polled, 49% of parents agreed that using headphones helped keep their child entertained.

Study authors of a paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine highlighting omalizumab for multiple common food allergies provided their comments regarding positive phase 3 data.

Scott Ceresnak, MD, explains smartwatch technology could be a great tool in detecting arrhythmias in children, however, given that algorithms in the technology were designed for adults, caution must be used as well.

"Collaboration can help us make more accurate diagnoses, develop more effective multimodal treatment plans, and monitor progress in many areas," said James Wallace, MD.

A poster presentation at AAAAI from the phase 3 PEOPLE Study revealed DBV712 treatment in children with peanut allergy has a favorable safety and tolerability profile.

A new study found female teens and young adults were more likely to have an increased antidepressant dispensing rate during the pandemic than male peers.

Omalizumab was approved by the FDA on February 16, 2024 as the first and only FDA-approved medicine to reduce allergic reactions in patients with 1 or more food allergies.