Contemporary Pediatrics
WEBSeptember 24th 2024. The needle-free option to treat type 1 allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, was approved for adults and children who weigh 66 lbs or more on August 9, 2024. FDA accepts roflumilast's sNDA to treat scalp and body psoriasis in adolescents, adults. By Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor. September 24th 2024.
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WEBFirst-generation antihistamine prescriptions linked to higher seizure risk in children. Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor. September 17th 2024. First-generation antihistamine prescriptions were linked to a 22% higher seizure risk in young children, especially those aged 6 to 24 months, according to recent findings.
Itchy skin associated with sleep problems in infants
WEB1 day ago — One of the study’s key findings was the strong association between itchy skin and sleep difficulties. At baseline, 38.6% of infants with itchy, dry, or flaky skin had sleep problems, compared to only 25.0% of infants without such skin issues. This correlation persisted throughout the study, with 11.3% of infants and toddlers with itchy skin ...
Guidelines - Contemporary Pediatrics
WEBAAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes. December 1st 2023. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), it is recommended that 45% to 65% of total daily calories come from carbohydrates, though very low-carbohydrate diets allow for 20 to 50 grams per day.
FDA approves levacetylleucine for the treatment of Niemann-Pick …
WEB3 days ago — The FDA has recently approved levacetylleucine (Aqneursa; IntraBio) for the treatment of neurological symptoms associated with Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC), in adults and pediatric patients weighing a minimum of 15 kilograms. 1 NPC is a rare genetic disease that causes neurological symptoms and organ dysfunction.This rare disease is caused by changes in either the NPC1 or NPC2 gene ...
Latest Conference Articles - Contemporary Pediatrics
WEBMarch 19th 2024. National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Traci Gonzales, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, explains her session presented at the 2024 NAPNAP National Conference, highlighting the ability to diagnose and manage uncommon causes of chronic respiratory symptoms.
Diabetes - Contemporary Pediatrics
WEBAAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes. Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor. December 1st 2023. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), it is recommended that 45% to 65% of total daily calories come from carbohydrates, though very low-carbohydrate diets allow for 20 to 50 grams per day.
Contemporary Pediatrics week in review: Updated COVID-19 …
WEBOct 6, 2023 — Tocilizumab-bavi (Tofidence; Biogen) demonstrated a biosimilarity to tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) based on multifaceted clinical and non-clinical data for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA) and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) in children aged 2 years and up.
Weekly review: Contemporary Pediatrics' top stories
WEB5 days ago — Led by Joshua Gowin, PhD, of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the study analyzed children aged 9 to 10 years at baseline and followed up two years later to assess the relationship between parent-reported sleep disturbances and suicidal behaviors. Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, with …
The April 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics: Latest updates …
WEBApr 1, 2024 — It is estimated that 10% to 15% of children experience IBS at some time in their lives. The Pediatric Pharmacology section article looks at the latest study results of tapinarof cream 1% for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in patients with skin of color. This topical cream was shown to be safe and highly effective in this patient group.
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