Pediatrics
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European Commission grants approval of ritlecitinib for severe alopecia areata
In June of 2023, ritlecitinib was approved by the FDA for treatment of severe alopecia areata in people ages 12 and older in the United States.
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Dialectical behavior therapy decreased suicide attempts in bipolar teens
DBT also was associated with improved emotional regulation, compared with standard of care.
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Surge in pediatric ADHD med errors prompts call for prevention
The most common scenario was “inadvertently taken or given medication twice.”
Commentary
Smartphones for children with type 1 diabetes: Cause for concern?
As health care professionals, we owe it to our patients to discuss the ups and downs of technology with our patients. We can’t ostrich our way...
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CHMP recommends marketing of biologic for atopic dermatitis
Most adverse events across the three pivotal studies were mild or moderate.
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It’s back to school for asthma, too
A more relaxed approach to maintenance therapy for the condition over the summer holidays and exposure to allergens at school contribute to this...
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Minimally invasive surfactant shows some benefit in infants’ first 2 years
MIST, compared with sham treatment, did not reduce death or neurodevelopmental disability, but infants who received MIST had lower rates of poor...
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Company submits supplemental NDA for topical atopic dermatitis treatment
The development is based on results from two identical phase 3, vehicle-controlled trials.
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RSV season has started, and this year could be different
Typically, the CDC considers the start of RSV season to occur when the rate of positive tests for the virus goes above 3% for 2 consecutive weeks...
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3D-printed meds customize the exact dose for sick children
Researchers hope to print precisely dosed tablets in child-friendly shapes and flavors.
Commentary
‘Decapitated’ boy saved by surgery team
The key element in surgeries of the cervical spine – trauma and complex spine surgery – is planning.