Research Summaries

Pediatrics
Pediatrics
08/12/2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released interim guidance on treating respiratory syncytial virus in infants during the current atypical season.
08/12/2021
Behavior Problems
Behavior Problems
04/13/2021
In a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between habitual snoring and structural brain changes in children and how these changes can affect behavior.
04/13/2021
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
04/07/2021
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nonstimulant drug for the treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children.
04/07/2021
cannabis
cannabis
01/28/2021
The authors of a recent study examined how cannabis initiation in young adulthood vs adolescence impacted later consequences and life outcomes for these users in comparison with non-users.
01/28/2021
childhood obesity
childhood obesity
11/04/2020
Pediatric obesity has been linked to a decreased amount of physical activity as well as excessive screen time. A recent study examined the associations between physical activity, and screen time engagement,...
11/04/2020
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
10/21/2020
Human papillomavirus prevention is possible with vaccination, but not all adolescents in the United States complete the recommended vaccine series. In an effort to improve the vaccination rates and...
10/21/2020
Transitional Care
Transitional Care
08/28/2020
A recent study by CDC examined the level of support that teens, both with and without mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders, received during the transition from pediatric to adult primary care. ...
08/28/2020
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
08/05/2020
Past research has shown that a diet high in fruit and vegetables can reduce adults’ risk of asthma exacerbations. Researchers now wanted to determine the effect among children with asthma. The research was...
08/05/2020
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
07/07/2020
A recent study sought to examine rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication use and psychotherapeutic polypharmacy among US patients aged 2 to 24 years, identify commonly prescribed ADHD...
07/07/2020
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
06/17/2020
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of the first video game-based digital therapeutic device for the treatment of children aged 8 to 12 years with attention deficit hyperactivity...
06/17/2020