Pediatrics

Members of the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium recently completed a survey about their prescribing practices of home seizure rescue medications for acute prolonged seizures and clusters of seizures...

Authors of a new study evaluated the relationship of free 25 hydroxyvitamin D or bioavailable vitamin D concentrations with insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular disease risk markers in youth.

An FDA advisory committee has recommended the approval of the first therapy for peanut allergies.

Childhood obesity continues to grow in prevalence. Authors of a new study evaluated the factors that affect the success of weight management among children who visited an obesity management clinic.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released its recommended influenza vaccines for the 2019-2020 flu season.

Researchers analyzed whether children aged younger than 3 years who have intractable epilepsy can benefit from a ketogenic diet. And if so, do certain children benefit more than others?

Consultant360 discussed the CDC’s recent advisory on acute flaccid myelitis with general pediatric neurologist Gary R. Nelson, MD.

The guidelines provide an overview of the effectiveness of pharmacologic treatment with or without cognitive behavioral therapy.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its Choosing Wisely campaign with 5 new practices clinicians should avoid in rheumatology.

The authors of a new study determined whether the age of a child’s first episode of severe RSV infection effects later asthma hospitalization.