Pediatrics

Early PFAS exposure linked to childhood gut inflammation

Early life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) correlates with increased risk of intestinal inflammation in children.

Clesrovimab: Can a monoclonal antibody protect infants from severe RSV?

Clesrovimab, a monoclonal antibody, is being investigated for its potential to protect infants entering their second RSV season from severe respiratory syncytial virus infection. This approach aims to provide passive immunity where active vaccination is not...

Can a bacterial lysate curb recurrent respiratory infections?

Broncho-Vaxom, a bacterial lysate, appears to reduce the frequency and severity of recurrent respiratory tract infections in susceptible individuals.

Beyond depression: Early pregnancy emotional health is more complex

Emotional disorders in early pregnancy are prevalent and significantly impact maternal and child health, necessitating effective interventions.

Oral antibiotics match IV for severe pediatric pneumonia

Oral antibiotics demonstrate non-inferiority to intravenous regimens for severe community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in children, challenging traditional treatment paradigms.

Lymphatic malformations: Is your management approach outdated?

Lymphatic malformations, particularly cystic hygromas, demand a nuanced management approach, balancing observation with targeted interventions.

Infants move to music, but coordinated rhythm takes a year to emerge

Infants exhibit enhanced auditory responses to music from 3 months, but complex, structured movement patterns to music only emerge by 12 months.

Early word recognition: a skill, not just a vocabulary count

Word recognition in early childhood is a skill that develops continuously, becoming faster and more accurate, and is deeply intertwined with vocabulary growth.

The Benadryl Challenge: Why public health officials are struggling to stop this deadly trend

Public health officials are deploying multi-pronged strategies to combat the Benadryl Challenge, a viral social media trend linked to severe diphenhydramine toxicity and fatalities.