FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Patients treated with Zolgensma have shown improvement in reaching developmental motor milestones
Decreased Air Pollutants Linked to Less Childhood Asthma
Lower asthma incidence tied to decreases in NO2, PM2.5; no link found for ozone, PM10
Migraines in Pregnancy Tied to Worse Outcomes for Mother, Baby
Poor outcomes seen in pregnancy for women and at birth, neonatal, and postnatal periods for infants
U.S. Incidence of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer on the Rise
More marked increases in incidence observed from 2006 to 2013 than from 1973 to 2006
Risk for Suicide Attempts in Children Doubles With Parental Opioid Use
Opioids may be contributing factor to time trend in adolescent suicidality, authors say
American Psychiatric Association, May 18-22
The 172nd American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 18 to 22 in...
Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children
Fish have favorable nutrient profile versus other animal proteins; for most types, benefits outweigh risks
California Bill to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions Moves Forward
State public health officials would have the authority to decide which children qualify for medical exemptions
Treatment Rates Low for Parents With Opioid Use Disorder
Many parents with opioid, substance use disorder are living with children; treatment rates are low
Gender Gap in U.S. Youth Suicide Narrowed From 1975 to 2016
Suicide prevention efforts should take both sex and developmental level into consideration
