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Buprenorphine and medications for #ADHD are frequently implicated in emergency department visits and hospitalizations for unintentional oral prescription medication exposures among children younger than 6 years. bit.ly/3MxRDNr
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
💬 Viewpoint: Recent meta-analyses highlight stasis in long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes for children born very preterm (VPT), showing no substantial improvement over the past four decades.

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February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
A meta-analysis of 190 studies substantiates that #FoodAllergy incidence by age 6 years is approximately 5%, with major risk factors including early allergic conditions, delayed allergen introduction, antibiotic exposure, genetic variants, and parental migration. bit.ly/4koYDsx
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
In Swedish men and women born between 1945 and 1968, remission of childhood #overweight before young adulthood resulted in normalized adult #CHD risk, highlighting the importance of early intervention and prevention. ja.ma/4tso40y
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Regulatory changes have expanded #Naloxone and #Buprenorphine access, but adolescents remain under-treated for opioid overdose and use disorder despite persistently high overdose fatalities.

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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Among children born in Brazil, this cohort study found that CZS is associated with early childhood #epilepsy-related hospital admissions, regardless of head circumference status. ja.ma/4thU2MU
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Youth with #Autism, intellectual disability, or cerebral palsy experienced higher mortality than the general population, with cause-of-death profiles indicating complex medical needs and co-occurring conditions.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
💬 Viewpoint: Exaggerated messaging around new #SickleCellDisease therapies has undermined patient trust and transparent, patient-centered communication is needed to support informed decision-making.

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February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
EEG-guided anesthesia was associated with a lower incidence of emergence delirium, reduced pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium scores, and shorter postanesthesia care unit stays among children compared with standard practice. ja.ma/4qlzCjj
February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Among more than 340 000 Oregon births, transferred community deliveries carried increased odds of fetal death, low Apgar scores, and medical interventions versus planned hospital births. bit.ly/4a7jFsk
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Nirsevimab immunization was associated with lower odds of LRTI-related hospitalizations and emergency visits in infants, but not with reductions in all-cause hospitalizations. ja.ma/4kfDv80
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
EEG-guided anesthesia was associated with a lower incidence of emergence delirium, reduced pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium scores, and shorter postanesthesia care unit stays among children compared with standard practice. bit.ly/45R5Hbv
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Global pooled prevalence rates of suicidal ideation and NSSI approach 50% among #TGD youth, with 1 in 4 reporting a suicide attempt, supporting regular mental health screening and intervention. bit.ly/4kuR6bF
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
In this systematic review, community-based lifestyle interventions were found to be effective at reducing blood pressure in the pediatric population, with a multicomponent intervention likely to be most effective. bit.ly/4a4APoU
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
EEG-guided anesthesia was associated with a lower incidence of emergence delirium, reduced pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium scores, and shorter postanesthesia care unit stays among children compared with standard practice. ja.ma/4c8T4fF
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Neonatal hydrocortisone for preventing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (#BPD) in preterm infants did not affect rates of cognitive, motor, academic, or exercise impairments at school age compared with placebo. ja.ma/4qUBv7R
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
EEG-guided anesthesia was associated with a lower incidence of emergence delirium, reduced pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium scores, and shorter postanesthesia care unit stays among children compared with standard practice. ja.ma/4a6lQei
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
All current @who.int IMCI algorithm clinical signs were associated with mortality or culture-confirmed sepsis, and additional signs such as prolonged capillary refill and central cyanosis may improve risk identification in young infants. ja.ma/3O1sqeC
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Standardized CRAFFT screening in pediatric EDs revealed high rates of substance use risk among youth in behavioral crisis, supporting referral protocols.

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February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Higher family connection in adolescence was associated with greater adult social connection, suggesting that safe, stable, nurturing relationships may reduce risk for loneliness. ja.ma/49NRAGc
February 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Provision of free, full-day universal pre-kindergarten (#UPK) in New York City was linked to fewer child neglect investigations, with declines most pronounced among racial and ethnic minority populations. ja.ma/4qa6nQq
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes steps to promote fire safety, including fire prevention, the use of smoke alarms, and how to prepare a fire escape plan.

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January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Standardized CRAFFT screening in pediatric EDs revealed high rates of substance use risk among youth in behavioral crisis, supporting referral protocols.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Parental technology use in a child’s presence was associated with poorer cognition, social outcomes, and increased screen time among children younger than 5 years.

📽️ Watch the video and read the full study: ja.ma/3NKizKe
January 29, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Systematic review: Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE) is usually benign; serious diagnoses are infrequent, and most routine diagnostic tests have very low diagnostic yield.

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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM