Central nervous system autoimmunity is implicated in pediatric patients with recent COVID-19 infection and neuropsychiatric symptoms, highlighting the potential neurological complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection in adolescents.
June 2022
Update on management reviews and screening for conditions predisposing to sudden death in young people underscores the importance of early detection and prevention strategies in reducing the incidence of sudden death in pediatric populations.
May 2022
Longitudinal cohort study highlights the association between ultra-processed food consumption in childhood and adiposity trajectories, emphasizing the importance of dietary interventions in childhood obesity prevention.
May 2022
Analysis of treatment outcomes for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in pediatrics during the COVID-19 pandemic informs clinical decision-making and management strategies for this rare inflammatory condition in children.
April 2022
Update on the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of gender incongruence and dysphoria in children and adolescents provides insights into gender-affirming care and support services for transgender and gender-diverse youth.
April 2022
Adolescent cannabis use has lasting effects on brain development and behavior, highlighting the importance of early intervention and preventive measures to mitigate the neurodevelopmental impact of cannabis use during adolescence.
April 2022
Retrospective cohort study identifies epidemiological and clinical risk factors for severe COVID-19 disease in children, informing public health strategies and clinical management guidelines for pediatric COVID-19 patients.
March 2022
High rates of Chlamydia trachomatis infection are recorded in young people, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and comprehensive sexual health education to reduce the incidence and transmission of sexually transmitted infections in this population.
March 2022