Richard J. Wong, DO, and Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, outline strategies for controlling asthma as kids head back to school.

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Back-to-school season impacts children's mental health. Discover strategies for parents to support emotional well-being and resilience in elementary students.

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

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.

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

Pediatricians are urged to follow 2024 guidelines amid ACIP upheaval, vaccine hesitancy, and access issues as children head back to school.

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 ...