Researchers ID Genes Linked to Severe Pediatric COVID-19
Study reveals shared biological responses among children hospitalized with COVID-19 and other serious lung infections.
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Researchers ID Genes Linked to Severe Pediatric COVID-19
Study reveals shared biological responses among children hospitalized with COVID-19 and other serious lung infections.
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Robotic Surgery Used to Treat Rare Pediatric Lung Tumor
Surgeons at Cedars-Sinai used minimally invasive robotic technology to diagnose and remove an uncommon airway tumor in a young patient.
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AAP Guidance on Generative Ai Use in Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends generative artificial intelligence tools should be specifically designed using pediatric datasets rather than adapted from adult clinical models.
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AAP Issues Guidance for Pediatric Measles
New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics help healthcare providers identify, diagnose, and care for infants exposed to measles.
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Implementing an RT/RN-Driven Protocol for Asthma Care
How a high-volume pediatric hospital implemented a collaborative protocol to improve pediatric asthma outcomes and reduce emergency department visits.
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Gene Variant Reduced Benefit of Pediatric Asthma Drug
A study indicates pediatric asthma patients with a common gene variant may experience diminished response to mepolizumab during viral infections.
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rising Among Black Infants
Sudden unexpected infant death accounts for more than one-third of the infant mortality disparity between Black and white infants in the US.
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E-Scooter Trauma Admissions Nearly Double
New national data show surging hospitalizations, low helmet use, and severe injuries concentrated among pediatric e-scooter riders.
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School Substance Exposures Surge Among K-8 Students
Reported cases of intentional substance exposures at school have surged among elementary and middle school students, while high school adolescents faced more severe medical outcomes.
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World Lung Day Spotlights Early Lung Health
World Lung Day, held on September 25, is promoting early life lung health and the necessity for it to remain a priority throughout life.
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New Breath and Genetic Testing Project Aims to Diagnose Asthma in Young Children
Researchers are developing a noninvasive diagnostic protocol using breath analysis and cheek swabs to identify asthma before age 5.
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AASM Hosting Student Sleep Health Week
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights the importance of healthy sleep for academic and physical development during Student Sleep Health Week.
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COPD Origins Tied to Early Child Lung Development, Air Pollution
Children with an inherited risk for COPD show slower lung growth when exposed to higher levels of air pollution during early childhood.
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WHO Expanding Child Access to Sickle Cell Treatments
New global guidance and manufacturing initiatives focus on delivering age-appropriate sickle cell therapies to pediatric patients.
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Bacteria in Classroom Dust Linked to Lower Lung Function in Children
Classroom dust containing elevated levels of Streptomyces and Mycobacterium species is associated with measurable reductions in lung function among school-aged children.
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Pediatrician Burnout Rates Declining
A national study reveals fewer pediatricians report emotional exhaustion, though overall burnout prevalence in healthcare remains a concern.
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AAP Updates RSV, COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
AAP recommendations expand second-season RSV protection criteria for children ages 8 to 19 months, alongside updated infant COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
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Managing Sleep Apnea in Children With Down Syndrome
Researchers are examining alternative sleep apnea therapies in children with Down Syndrome, standard surgeries and positive airway pressure devices often fail to resolve breathing issues in this pediatric population.
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Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis
A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.
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California to Send Free Asthma Inhalers to All Public Schools
California is launching a statewide initiative to provide free albuterol inhalers and spacers to 10,000 public and charter schools to treat students during respiratory emergencies, according to Governor Gavin Newsom.
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AAP Pediatric Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza in children for the 2026-27 season, urging vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older.
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Trump Administration Orders Separate MMR Vaccinations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, according to multiple media reports including the AP.
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Secondhand Smoke Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Children
Secondhand tobacco smoke increased sleep interruptions in pediatric patients, even when traditional apnea measures remain unchanged.
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Sunset Healthcare Adds Pediatric NIV Mask Liners
Sunset Healthcare Solutions has added KidZzzs, the first mask liners pre-cut specifically for pediatric noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
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