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Nirsevimab won unanimous support from the FDA AMDAC on the vaccine's positive benefit/risk profile to prevent RSV in newborns and infants in their first RSV season.

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FDA approval of the monoclonal antibody against RSV follows the unanimous vote from the agency's Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee.

The influenza vaccine may offer a protective effect against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus in young children, suggest data from Australia.

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Children and adolescents who reported facing more racial discrimination had a higher BMI and waist circumference, according to new data.

Underestimation of weight status increased while overestimation decreased during the last 2 decades, according to results from a study of over 745 000 adolescents.

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ADA 2023: Findings from a new study show that higher levels of glycemia in childhood are associated with future microvascular complications, such as nephropathy and retinopathy.

The 2 SGLT-2 inhibitor-based medications are the first in the class to be approved for pediatric T2D and provide a much needed additional oral treatment option for the population.

Is there evidence to support hypnosis for pediatric pain? A new review examined available studies to find out.

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Nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, if approved, will be indicated to prevent RSV LRTD in neonates and infants born during or entering into their first RSV season.

Children hospitalized for RSV with LRTI during infancy have increased symptoms and lung function abnormalities, including increased resistance and decreased compliance.

The AAFP and other national medical groups endorsed the warning from Surgeon General Murthy that social media is fueling the mental health crisis among young Americans.

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The partnership between primary care and PM&R is a tool in each specialty's tool box, with the patient's return to full function the shared goal.

A diagnosis of concussion in an 8-year-old who plays weekend soccer is, on its face, bad news; the good news is that 15 years ago, it might have gone unnoticed, untreated.

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In a study of over 1000 children and adolescents, authors identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity with differing risk for a self-harm event.

In gummy products with melatonin, the actual amount ranged from 74% to 347% of the labeled quantity, according to a new analysis.

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Results from a prospective birth cohort study show an age-dependent association between RSV infection during infancy and childhood asthma.

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Young tobacco smokers who also vape face an increased risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence, according to data from 2 large-scale cohorts in the UK and US.

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Researchers found no association between maternal opioid prescription postpartum and several adverse infant outcomes, including rehospitalization and emergency department visits.

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