Wisconsin Infant Dies of Measles
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the death of an infant, the first measles-related death in the state since 1990, as statewide cases reached 431.
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Wisconsin Infant Dies of Measles
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the death of an infant, the first measles-related death in the state since 1990, as statewide cases reached 431.
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Child Measles Death Reported in New York
A child in Upstate New York reportedly died of measles, the state’s first measles-related death in over 30 years.
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Teal Pumpkin Project Promotes Allergy-free Halloween
The Teal Pumpkin Project is hoping to provide an allergy-free Halloween to children across the United States who suffer from food allergies.
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Prenatal Opioid Exposure Tied to Higher Childhood Hospitalizations
Children prenatally exposed to prescription opioids face increased rates of hospital admission, particularly for respiratory illnesses and infections.
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ATS, CHEST Join Legal Challenge Against FDA E-cigarette Policy
The ATS and CHEST filed a joint amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against FDA guidance that permits unauthorized e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to remain on the US market.
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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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Secondhand Vapor Tied to Pediatric Asthma Flare-Ups
Exposure to secondhand vapor from e-cigarettes independently increases respiratory symptoms and asthma attacks in children, according to study findings.
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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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New Target Discovered for Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia
Researchers identified a biological pathway that could help produce healthy red blood cells in patients with inherited blood disorders like sickle cell disease.
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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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World Health Organization OKs Multi-dose Maternal RSV Vaccine
The new multi-dose RSV vial is expected to lower costs and simplify global distribution to protect infants from severe respiratory illness.
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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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