The combination vaccine targets 5 groups of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis (A,B,C,W, AND Y) that cause the most invasive meningococcal disease cases (IMD) globally. The FDA has approved ...

His mother reported that the nail had developed a green discoloration and had begun to detach approximately 1 week prior to the visit. An 8-year-old boy presented to the pediatrician’s office for ...

Higher physical activity and lower screen time in childhood were linked to reduced stress and depression in adolescence, according to a Finnish cohort study. Mental health concerns among adolescents ...

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Panelists discuss the role of newer agents, including biologics/monoclonal antibodies (dupilumab, tralokinumab, lebrikizumab) and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (abrocitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib) ...

The federal agency has approved Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as biosimilar to Novolog (insulin aspart) for the improvement of glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus.

Genetic research is revealing that up to 35% of cerebral palsy cases have an identifiable genetic cause, leading to earlier diagnoses and potential precision medicine treatments. A recent ...

Ensoma's lead program, EN-374, has been granted a pair of FDA designations for the treatment of X-linked chronic granulomatous disease. Both rare pediatric disease and orphan drug designations from ...

His mother reported that the nail had developed a green discoloration and had begun to detach approximately 1 week prior to the visit.

The new risdiplam tablet is suitable for those aged 2 years and older who weigh more than 44 lbs, according to Genentech. Genentech has received FDA approval for the risdiplam (Evrysdi) tablet new ...

Peter S. Jensen, MD, comments on the challenges primary health care providers may face when it comes to mental health treatment in pediatrics, and provides screening tools to consider to combat these ...

Tina Tan, MD, comments on a severe respiratory season, stresses timely vaccination ...