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How parents feel about their child returning to school during a pandemic hasn’t been at the forefront of the school return debate. A report provides some much needed information about how they feel.

Mental health can have a major impact on a person’s life. A report looks at how mental health problems in early life can have a toll on some health behaviors.

Psychiatric hospitalization can be a necessary step to keep children safe, along with follow-up care after discharge. A study looks at whether timely follow-up can help lower the risk of suicide.

Opioids are linked to substance-related morbidity and a new study looks at what morbidity looks like in adolescents and young adults.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Evrysdi (risdiplam) to treat spinal muscular atrophy. It is the third drug approved to treat the condition.

Screenings are an important way to ensure that children get referred to necessary care, but gaps still remain. A new study reports on whether a quality program improved screening rates.

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Animal studies have shown bisphenol A (BPA) has an impact on asthma morbidity. A new human study offers some further information.

Best practices for imaging in emergency departments has changed over the years. A new report offers a look at the trends in the past decade.

Not every child has a safe home. An investigation examines whether children with alleged maltreatment and who are at high risk of foster care placement have an increased risk of hospitalization for injuries.

For some children grandparents serve as parents. A new study looks at how grandparents cope with parenting when compared to parents.

Technology can help improve access to care. A new report examines whether videoconferencing group therapy can help the parents of seriously ill children.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved STELARA for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in children.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is the key to a major public health victory, but the vaccine coverage has been less than effective. A report offers some answer to how parental intent has made an impact.

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children can often be unsure of who to turn to for compassionate gender care. A report considers whether media exposure can help TGD children get needed care.

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 was supposed to improve the dietary quality of the school lunch. An investigation may be able to finally provide an answer.

Neurocognitive development is rapid in early childhood. An investigation looks at whether the eye can provide some information on potential issues.

Fluoridation programs have been used for years to protect the public’s teeth. A report examines how well the programs protect a child’s first set of teeth from severe dental caries.

It’s not only professional sports leagues returning to the playing field. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued interim guidance to keep young athletes safe from COVID-19.

Immunizations during pregnancy are common and meant to provide protection during the early months of life. A literature review looks at whether the practice influences other early health outcomes.

A bone fracture is a painful experience and ibuprofen may be used to treat the pain. A report examines whether it could inhibit bone healing.

Early warning scores have been shown to be helpful at determining children at risk of clinical deterioration. A report looks at whether an emergency department version of these scores could be effective.

Gestational age is a major factor in neonatal death. A study examines if the effect of both gestational age and A new study shows that Apgar scores are able to forecast preterm infant mortality on on the risk of death.

When diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pediatricians may want to avoid using endoscopy. Here’s a look at how 4 alternate strategies work.

Vision problems can negatively impact learning and should be found as soon as possible. A report examines whether in-school exams could help.

The US government has entered into an agreement to acquire the first 100 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, pending approval by the US Food and Drug Administration.