A recent study published in Neurology highlights significant ethnoracial disparities in the completion of genetic testing for pediatric neurology patients. The research underscores the influence…
In a recent panel discussion hosted by BDO and the Cobb Institute, leading medical experts came together to address the critical role of vaccines in…
(HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods this week. However,…
(HealthDay News) — Despite decades of campaigns highlighting the “baby on back” recommendation for safe infant sleep, 12 percent of 4-month-old babies in the United…
(HealthDay News) — For children genetically predisposed to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), exposure to cigarette smoke in the family home could raise that risk even…
(HealthDay News) — Rates of biochemical alcohol and drug screening are disproportionately higher among adolescent trauma patients who are from racial and ethnic minorities, have…
(via Healthday) The annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics was held this year from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida, and attracted…
(HealthDay News) — Child safety experts have warned about the sometimes lethal dangers of toy water beads. Now, a report finds a doubling in just…
(HealthDay News) — Racial and ethnic disparities persist in postoperative mortality among children, according to a study published online July 29 in Pediatrics. Olubukola O.…
(HealthDay News) — Management of children and adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) requires comprehensive care from a pediatric primary care provider and a multidisciplinary…