The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. Healthy development and function of the retina is critical for normal vision. Vision develops over several years, with ...

A review highlights the need for better research on pediatric segmental vitiligo treatments, as current options show mixed results, and at SPD 2025, Hira Ghani, DO, emphasized the importance of ...

Annual increase of 0.24 percentage points seen in children aged 5 to 17 years and of 0.33 percentage points for young adults age 18 to 25 years (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of chronic conditions ...

Telemedicine is effective to diagnose and treat various dermatologic conditions in the pediatric population. Telemedicine is effective for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple dermatological ...

University of Utah Health pediatric gastroenterologists work in the Intermountain Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic providing comprehensive GI care as part of this multi-specialty clinic. The ...

GeneDx, which specializes in diagnostics for rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders, is helping to get kids the diagnostic attention they need as part of Diagnosis is Power. Currently, one in 10 ...

Child and teen deaths surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by fatal injuries, in a dramatic change after decades of progress from medical advancements in pediatric diseases, according to an ...

When our son Peter was diagnosed with an ultra-rare form of muscular dystrophy at the age of 10, the first question we asked was: Is there a treatment? The answer was no. By the time our daughter ...

Three thyroid-related conditions that children may more commonly develop include Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid nodules. Talking with their pediatrician about symptoms and ...

Early antibiotic exposure was positively associated with asthma, food allergy, and allergic rhinitis HealthDay News — Children receiving multiple antibiotic courses between birth and age 2 years may ...

Antimicrobial stewardship is a term used to describe the practice of improving the meaningful and appropriate use of antimicrobials. At Baylor College of Medicine, the pediatric antimicrobial ...

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