Pediatrics

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.

Why are medical schools failing to teach clinicians about autism?

Many medical schools across Europe lack essential education on autism, leaving future clinicians unprepared to diagnose and manage autistic patients.

Why Autism 'Unmasking' in Girls Demands a New Clinical Lens

Autism 'unmasking' in girls, often triggered by life transitions, reveals previously hidden autistic traits, necessitating a re-evaluation of diagnostic criteria and clinical support.

Why prescribed cannabis isn't safer for adolescent brains

Medical cannabis use in adolescents carries significant risks, including psychiatric disorders and impaired neurodevelopment, demanding careful clinical consideration.

Pediatric EoE: Why some symptoms persist despite standard care

Children with eosinophilic esophagitis and hypermobility exhibit worse autonomic symptoms, including orthostatic intolerance and gastrointestinal dysmotility.

Newborn screening: Why communicating complex genetics just got harder

Expanding newborn screening panels requires precise communication with parents to manage expectations and ensure informed consent for complex genetic conditions.

CGMs in Toddlers: Balancing Glycemic Control with Developmental Risks

Continuous glucose monitors offer tighter glycemic control in toddlers with type 1 diabetes, but concerns persist regarding skin integrity, device adherence, and neurocognitive development.