Pediatrics

A 755% increase in reported cases since 2012 highlights the need for timely testing and treatment to prevent maternal and infant health risks.

A recent study in JAMA Network Open investigates the impact of extrauterine placental perfusion versus delayed cord clamping on hematocrit levels in newborns, shedding light on potential alternatives for optimizing infant outcomes during birth.

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In a recent study, physical abnormalities were seen among children born from pregnancies complicated by fentanyl.

In a recent study, participants at different levels of socioeconomic disadvantage had varying associations between maternal cortisol production and fetal amygdala development.

A recent study was highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition that shed light on the long-term impact of very preterm birth on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of infants and identified key determinants.

At IDWeek 2023, a presentation sharing the latest news in RSV vaccines.

In a recent study, cell-free DNA screening had high rates of detecting trisomy 21 in twin gestations.

Through a randomized, multicenter, open-label, controlled study, investigators determined there were no suggestions of important differences for very preterm infant body composition when comparing an exclusive human milk diet to a diet containing cow milk products.

In a recent study, the risk of cerebral palsy was slightly increased among children conceived in the winter and spring compared to summer.

Ahead of the first fall and winter virus seasons in which vaccines are available for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending Pfizer’s maternal vaccine to protect newborns from severe RSV illness.

In a recent study, women with a history of dysmenorrhea were at a significantly increased risk of endometriosis.

In a recent study, ovarian tissue cryopreservation was indicated as viable for preventing premature ovarian insufficiency in girls and young women receiving gonadotoxic therapies.

The federal agency says infants of a certain age should receive this monoclonal antibody to protect against the virus.

In a recent study, increased rates of precocious puberty were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to prior years.

In a recent study, infants born to mothers with excessive gestational weight gain at gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis had increased risks of large for gestational age and macrosomia.

In a recent study, improved neurodevelopmental outcomes were seen in children aged 2 years whose mothers received a Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention during pregnancy.

In a recent study, long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes were improved in children of parents receiving pravastatin compared to placebo.

In a recent study, no significant differences in math and reading test scores were found among children born at term with different gestational ages.

In a recent study, Developmental Assessment of Young Children, second edition scores for neurodevelopmental outcomes did not differ between infants exposed to maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy and those not exposed.

In a recent review, recent eviction was associated with worse child health outcomes.

For preterm infants, clinical outcomes from microbial mechanisms are not affected by a diet of only human milk compared to bovine milk formulas or fortifiers.

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, evidence-based approaches for supporting pregnant adolescents were discussed.

Nearly 59% of an infant’s microbiota composition is transferred by their mother.

In a recent study, worse neurodevelopmental outcomes were seen in children born preterm and with postnatal growth failure.

A booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy increases protection of infants from infection and related hospitalization.

Both undertreatment and overtreatment were common in this cohort of penicillin-allergic pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus (GBS).

In doing so, the country met the new target of the World Health Organization.

A teenager’s day-to-day behavior can vary greatly. Here are some tips for understanding and navigating this challenging time.

The same risk was not found for offspring of fathers with primary immunodeficiencies.