Pediatrics
COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids 12 and up: What to expect
Adolescents 12 years old and up can now get a COVID-19 vaccine.
May 20, 2021
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Immunology
VOYAGE phase 3: Dupilumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in children age 6-11
Results from the VOYAGE study of dupilumab (Dupixent) showed that the monoclonal antibody significantly reduced exacerbations in children ages 6-11 with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma, compared to placebo, according ...
May 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds increased emotional difficulties in children during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic may be associated with continuing emotional and behavioral difficulties in children after the age of two, a new study out today [17 May] from researchers at the University of Bristol has found.
May 17, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No lasting benefit to tubes over antibiotics for childhood ear infections
There is no long-term benefit to surgically placing tympanostomy tubes in a young child's ears to reduce the rate of recurrent ear infections during the ensuing two years compared with giving oral antibiotics to treat ear ...
May 12, 2021
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Vaccination
EXPLAINER: How COVID-19 vaccines will work for kids in US
Children ages 12 and older can now roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., offering parents and schools a chance to relax their pandemic precautions and bringing the country a step closer to controlling the ...
May 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Kids place moral value on money
Children who learn that a dollar is 'dirty' are apprehensive to take it, preferring instead to accept a dollar that does not have a negative moral history, a new study shows.
May 12, 2021
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Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: How do the COVID-19 vaccines work, and are they safe for teens?
Q: How do the COVID-19 vaccines work, are they safe for teens, and how long will immunity last?
May 10, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds overemphasis on toy giveaways in TV ads unfairly promotes fast-food to children
A new Dartmouth-led study, published this week in the journal Pediatrics, has found that the disproportionate use of premiums within child-targeted TV advertising for children's fast-food meals is deceptive. The researchers ...
May 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study determines cystic fibrosis therapy is safe and effective for young children
Children ages two to five who have the most common form of cystic fibrosis (CF), caused by two copies of the F508 gene mutation, have not had any modulator treatments available to them until recently. A new study authored ...
May 7, 2021
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Pediatrics
Pfizer to seek approval in fall for COVID-19 vaccine use in children aged 2 to 11
Emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be given to children ages 2 to 11 years could be sought from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by September, the company said Tuesday.
May 7, 2021
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