Labor was induced at term in a 29-year-old woman who had had an uneventful pregnancy. Her baby weighed 3575 g (7 lb, 14 oz). The neonate’s left arm was internally rotated with flexion at the wrist. He ...

Dr Thompson is assistant clinical professor of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and the author of Raising a Child with a Neuromuscular Disorder (Oxford University ...

A 15-year-old adolescent Caucasian male with no significant past medical history presented to the clinic with gradually worsening left ankle pain over the past 2 weeks, ever since he started his ...

The FDA approves recombinant VWF for pediatric von Willebrand disease, enhancing treatment options for children during bleeding episodes and surgeries. The FDA has expanded the indication for ...

A17-month-old girl was hospitalized 3 weeks earlier because of gagging and retching emesis that contained blood-streaked mucus. Her symptoms persisted and she was transferred to a tertiary care center ...

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its updated immunization schedule for fall 2025, covering influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. The new guidance emphasizes protecting children under 2 years ...

The AAP released an updated policy outlining recommendations to strengthen pediatric trauma systems across the continuum of care. The policy highlights key areas such as injury prevention, child abuse ...

Arcutis submits sNDA for roflumilast cream 0.3% for treatment of psoriasis in children 2-5 years ...

Children with autism spectrum disorder are at risk of wandering or elopement. Asking parents some key questions about how their child’s communication skills and how the child acts in public areas can ...

Pro-inflammatory diet during pregnancy tied to diabetes in children ...

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