Pediatrics

A recent study found that single-dose intraoperative methadone reduced opioid consumption in children undergoing tonsillectomy compared with fentanyl, with no impact on postoperative pain scores or serious...

In this COVID-19 roundup, researchers report on the risk of health issues and death among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at 3 year-follow-up, the widespread overuse of antibiotics among patients with...

Researchers find that pediatric dry-eye disease is more prevalent than adult dry-eye disease when looking at specific characteristics of patients.

A randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a novel gamified digital intervention in reducing ADHD symptoms and improving executive function in school-aged children, suggesting promising...

The nasal spray is the first vaccine for the prevention of influenza that does not need to be administered by a health care provider.

In this COVID-19 roundup, researchers report on an increase in outpatient care following COVID-19 infection, cognition and memory impairment among those recovering from COVID-19, and more.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers new guidance regarding breastfeeding among people living with and at risk for HIV infection.

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the global prevalence of unprescribed weight-loss product use, such as diet pills, among adolescents.

The FDA approved givinostat, a nonsteroidal oral medication, for treating patients 6 years of age or older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

An international task force of 35 pediatric experts developed and validated new criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children and adolescents based on a large international database and a systematic...