Pediatrics

May 11, 2022

The higher the gestational age when pregnant women received a COVID-19 vaccine, the higher the serological titers at birth.

March 24, 2022

Evidence indicates that a delay in umbilical cord clamping leads to better outcomes for infants. What are the outcomes for those who are very preterm?

February 22, 2022

Gone are the days of little guidance for weight gain during pregnancy, but determining the best weight range has been elusive. A new study provides some helpful advice.

February 22, 2022

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) are looking into 4 complaints about illness linked to Abbott Nutrition formula produced in a Michigan factory.

October 15, 2021

Using vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian formulas isn't as easy as an adult choosing to have such a diet and making that choice for an infant can carry consequences.

October 13, 2021

A session at the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition highlights menstrual disorders in adolescent girls.

June 10, 2021

Pediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians, and other youth providers can play a crucial role in mitigating this risk by supporting SMGD youth and their families and promoting resilience through inclusive and clinically, culturally competent care.

June 17, 2020

The type and depth of sex education can vary, depending on the form (e.g., comprehensive vs. abstinence only), and other societal and cultural influences. For many teenagers, including Latinx, this could lead to negative sexual health outcomes.

April 09, 2019

Talking with patients about their daughters is one way to build a practice focused on caring for girls, adolescents, and young adults.

July 20, 2016

A look at Brazilian Zika virus cases indicates that looking for just microcephaly may cause doctors to miss cases of congenital Zika virus infection. Plus: Why do women fare worse following cardiac arrest than their male counterparts?