Pediatrics

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.

A study aims to quantify the burden of current childhood asthma in the United States in association with smoke from indoor gas stoves.

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.

The updates include new recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines.

Childhood vaccinations took a downturn during the pandemic. Now is the time to get them done and pharmacists can help.

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.

Pharmacists can play an important role in patients’ wellness journeys.

Careful thought and adjustments are required to avoid exceeding the maximum recommended amount.

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.

Take a look back at our most popular pediatric coverage for 2022.

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.

Cost savings were not associated with an increase in adverse drug events.

Not every pharmacist may feel comfortable administering vaccines to children, but education could help.

Shortages are leaving patients in the lurch.

The US was the first country to begin universal vaccination of children against varicella.

Additional research is needed to fully understand the scope of Long COVID.

Aro Biotherapeutics’ ABX1100, used to treat Pompe disease, was granted a Rare Pediatric Drug designation by the FDA.

William J. Muller, MD, PhD, discusses COVID-19 vaccinations for children of all ages and describes what is on the horizon for RSV.

Improvements in atopic dermatitis symptoms were seen in children taking dupilumab, with minimal adverse events.

Software updates in closed-loop systems may lead to better time in range numbers for children with type 1 diabetes.

Are prescription cap laws for opioids effective for children and teenagers?

Improved glycemic control could reduce the risk of diabetes-related brain damage among teens and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Findings show more than one-third of infected preschoolers are asymptomatic. The results call into question COVID-19 prevention strategies based on screening young children for symptoms.

A recent review suggests that atomoxetine can reduce symptoms of anxiety in children and adolescents with ADHD.