Pediatrics
High Levels of Pesticides Found in 20 Percent of Fruits, Vegetables
Sixty-five of 100 samples of the most contaminated produce were imported, often originating from Mexico
Heritability for Autism Spectrum Disorder Varies for Males and Females
Difference in heritability estimated at 11.3 percent, with higher heritability for males than females
Green Space May Benefit Mental Health in Early Childhood
Association seen between green space and fewer internalizing symptoms
Bilateral Wilms Tumors That Grow During Chemo Mostly Stromal-Predominant
Patients with stromal-predominant tumors had the youngest age at diagnosis compared with other histologic subtypes
Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children
Although most effective for symptoms, medications are also tied to adverse effects
Pancreatic Enzyme Therapy Linked to Drop in Pediatric Acute Pancreatitis
Findings seen in children with pancreatic sufficient acute recurrent pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis
FDA Adds Fasenra Indication for Severe Asthma in Children
Indication is for add-on maintenance treatment of children aged 6 to 11 years with severe eosinophilic asthma
Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Socioeconomic Difficulties
Less likely to complete higher levels of education and have lower rates of marriage and parenthood
2011 to 2021 Saw Increase in Vaccination Timeliness for Infants
Greatest increase in on-time vaccination seen for children with more than $75,000 in annual family income
Pediatric Mental Health ED Visits Lower Than Expected in Late Pandemic
Visit rates higher than expected for females and for specific mental health conditions during 2022
