Reducing Hospitalizations for Childhood Asthma: Insights from Systematic Reviews
Systematic reviews identify interventions that effectively reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes in children with asthma, informing evidence-based strategies to optimize asthma management and minimize healthcare utilization among vulnerable pediatric populations.
November 2022
Peripubertal Stress, Weight, and Social Anxiety: Implications for Adolescent Health
Peripubertal stress contributes to adipose tissue accumulation and reduces sociability, highlighting the complex interplay between stress, weight regulation, and mental health outcomes in early adolescence and underscoring the need for comprehensive support interventions for vulnerable youth.
November 2022
Global Increase in Depressive and Anxiety Disorders: Implications for Mental Health Services
Depressive and anxiety disorders have increased by 25% globally, with women and young people disproportionately affected, highlighting the urgent need for increased investment in mental health services to address the growing burden of psychiatric illnesses worldwide.
October 2022
Flat Foot in Pediatrics: Management Guidelines and Clinical Review
A comprehensive review and guide to management guidelines for flat feet in pediatrics provide insights into the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric flatfoot deformity, informing evidence-based approaches to improve clinical outcomes and functional outcomes in affected children.
October 2022
Schizophrenia and Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Early Onset Associations
Patients with schizophrenia are at increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at a younger age, highlighting potential shared pathophysiological mechanisms and the need for integrated management approaches in patients with comorbid psychiatric and gastrointestinal conditions.
October 2022
Long-Term Effects of Recurrent Ear Infections on Postural Stability: Clinical Investigation
Investigating the long-term effects of recurrent ear infections on postural stability sheds light on the neurological consequences of chronic otitis media and underscores the importance of early intervention to mitigate balance impairments in pediatric populations.
October 2022
Rare Incidence of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Vaccinated Children: Vaccine Recommendations
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome is rare in vaccinated children, supporting COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for everyone aged 5 and older in the United States to protect against severe illness and complications associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
September 2022
Ultrasound Findings of Joints in Young, Healthy Individuals: Incidental Pathology
Incidental ultrasound pathology is highly prevalent in young, healthy, and active patients, highlighting the importance of clinical correlation and judicious use of imaging modalities in the diagnostic evaluation of musculoskeletal complaints in asymptomatic individuals.
September 2022
Intimate Partner Violence: A Critical Social Issue with Early Onset
Intimate partner violence starts early and is already prevalent in younger age groups, highlighting the urgent need for targeted prevention strategies and comprehensive support services to address this serious social problem and promote healthy relationships.
September 2022
FDA Endorses Pfizer Booster Vaccine for Children 12-15 Years Old: Expanded Recommendations
The FDA endorses the Pfizer booster vaccine for children aged 12-15 years old and authorizes an additional dose for immunocompromised children aged 5-11 years old, alongside shortened intervals for booster doses, aiming to enhance vaccine coverage and protection against COVID-19 in pediatric populations.
September 2022
