Bydureon BCise Approved for Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes
The expanded approval was based on data from a phase 3 study that evaluated exenatide extended-release in 82 patients aged 10 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes.
Pediatrics
Stat Consult: Ewing Sarcoma in Children
This review provides a concise overview of the incidence, causes, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of Ewing sarcoma in children.
1.5 Million Children Left Orphaned by COVID-19 Pandemic
Pandemics carry secondary impacts beyond morbidity and mortality, including children who are left orphaned.
CDC/AAP: Face Masks Essential for In-Person Learning
Mask wearing is important as there are concerns about variants being more easily spread among young children, adolescents, and adults.
AAP Issues Guideline for Managing Young Infants With Fever
Recommendations address evaluation, management of fever in infants aged 8 to 21, 22 to 28, 29 to 60 days; role of parents emphasized.
Simple Solutions for Curbing Teens’ Unhealthy Snacking
Experts offer tips to curb snacking in teens including a high-protein, low carbohydrate diet that includes whole foods and ready-to-drink protein smoothies.
NAPNAP Updates Position Statement on Childhood Obesity
The purpose of the updated statement stems from NAPNAP’s commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles to establish a foundation of optimal health.
Study Compares Remote Electrical Neuromodulation to Migraine Meds in Adolescents
Nerivio is a wireless remote electrical neuromodulation device approved for the acute treatment of episodic or chronic migraine in patients 12 years of age and older.
CDC Issues Alert About Respiratory Syncytial Virus Spread in Southern US
Agency is encouraging broader testing for RSV among patients presenting with acute respiratory illness who test negative for COVID-19
ADA: Peds Hospitalization Rates for New-Onset T2D Up During Pandemic
Hospitalization rate for new-onset diabetes in children up from 0.27% in 2019 to 0.62% in 2020.
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