Celeste Krewson

A recent review studied the increased requests for telemedicine abortion care and decreased in-person visits to abortion clinics.

This comes after a district court in Texas ruled to keep Mifepristone available, but with heavy restrictions.

Data was presented at the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference regarding the effectiveness of vaccines and antivirals in preventing life threatening conditions.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, a session presented data explaining why teenagers with T1D are at high risk for developing anorexia and bulimia.

At the 44th annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, the CDC provided an updated immunization schedule that details new changes.

In a recent trial, investigators found increased rates of screening when human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits were mailed to participants, and that this process costs less than usual care.

The risk of developing breast cancer was greater in women who are currently using or recently used progestogen-only contraceptives, a recent study showed.

The drug, called Makena, was intended to stop premature births, but has not been effective in its goal, says the FDA.

A recent CDC report detailed the increased rates of sadness and violence among teenage girls.

The FDA has granted Priority Review for linclotide (LINZESS; Ironwood Pharmaceuticals) for treating functional constipation in pediatric patients.

The FDA approved a supplemental NDA for abrocitinib (Cibinqo) for adolescents with atopic dermatitis.

A 2021 morbidity study found that COVID-19 was among the leading causes of death in children and young people.

Odactra, a tablet for treating pediatric house dust mite-induced allergic rhinitis, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for patients aged 12 to 17 years.

In a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it was shown that symptoms and hospitalizations associated with influenza this season are higher among children than adults.

A follow-up of a trial cohort showed that children aged 5 years born to pregnant smokers had improved airway function when vitamin C supplementation was administered during pregnancy compared to placebo.

A recent study found a rise in the prevalence of antipsychotic prescriptions among pediatric patients and noted which antipsychotics were most commonly used for specific indications.

A recent study found that the risk of cardiovascular diseases was not significantly greater in patients taking medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but investigators were not able to rule out a mild risk increase.

Patients with a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) completed a questionnaire about adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination, and no serious adverse events were recorded.

The US Food Administration has agreed to review an application for nirsevimab (Beyfortus; AstraZeneca and Sanofi) to protect infants against RSV.

The CDC has reported an increase in drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2022 in adolescents aged 10 to 19 years.

A recent analysis showed that vaccine-associated myopericarditis was rare in adolescents and young adults, and that outcomes were favorable.

With supply chain issues impacting many industries, drug shortages have occurred. How does the FDA address them?

The US Food and Drug Administration has updated the emergency use authorization for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to be available for children aged 6 months and older.

A recent article highlighted multiple forms of treatment for atopic dermatitis, detailing their benefits and adverse events.

GSK plc has announced positive results for safety and tolerance of Jemperli (dostarlimab; GSK plc) in treating women with endometrial cancer.

Taking a look at the causes of vaccine hesitancy and the effects of vaccine hesitancy on public health.

A recent poll showed that some parents do not discuss vaccines with their child’s regular doctor, with many choosing to not have their child receive any vaccines.

In a recent study, racial minorities of an older age with non-classic cutaneous manifestations were more often to present with juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies after COVID-19 infection.

A real-world study determined the efficacy of mRNA vaccines for protection against COVID-19 in adolescents.

In a recent study, researchers found that text message reminders led to increased influenza vaccination rates, along with many receiving the vaccine sooner.