A healthy 10-year-old girl presented to the clinic with an unusual, asymptomatic lesion on her right ear. Her parents had noticed the lesion since birth, but due to the absence of symptoms, they had ...

Manufacturer MannKind has submitted a supplemental Biologics Application to the FDA for its inhaled insulin Afrezza.

Pharmacotherapy use for pediatric obesity rose after AAP’s 2023 guidelines, though overall rates remain low compared to nutrition counseling.

Findings may help guide clinicians and policymakers in balancing the risks and benefits of stimulant prescribing in adolescent populations, according to the study authors. Between 2005 and 2023, ...

Pediatric experts emphasize the importance of asthma action plans, medication readiness, and school-based support to help children with asthma stay healthy and active during the academic year.

The expanded label of tocilizumab-anoh now includes treatment for patients aged 2 years and older with cytokine release syndrome (CRS).

In this paper, we provide several cases of human bite injuries, juxtaposed with cases of bite injuries from common animals. Bite injuries are a significant problem in the United States. Discriminating ...

Jesse Hackell, MD, FAAP, chair, Committee on Pediatric Workforce, American Academy of Pediatrics; Immediate past president, NYS AAP Chapter 3; co-chair Pediatric Council, NYS AAP Chapters 2&3; retired ...

The indication approved is for children aged 6 years and older who weigh at least 45 kg (99 lbs) for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine.

Psychologist Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, encourages primary care providers to use validation and connection to support mental health during routine visits.

The authors of a recent study on flu-linked necrotizing encephalopathy in children give a deep dive into their findings and the biggest takeaways from the study.

Though intensive nurse home services did not change outcomes in this South Carolina study, authors noted more research is needed on a larger scale to determine influence on adverse outcomes.