Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics: Optimizing Diagnosis, Drug Selection, and Treatment Duration Review Abstract Background Pediatric antibiotic stewardship is not synonymous with reducing antibiotic use. It is the systematic effort to prescribe antibiotics only when necessary and, when treatment is indicated, to optimize antibiotic choice, dose,
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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Early Detection: The Emerging Role of AI-Assisted Diagnostic Aids
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Early Detection: The Emerging Role of AI-Assisted Diagnostic Aids Review Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent differences in social communication and social interaction, accompanied by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. The condition
Pediatric Obesity and GLP-1 Agonists: Are We Ready for Pharmacologic Therapy in Children?
Pediatric Obesity and GLP-1 Agonists Are We Ready for Pharmacologic Therapy in Children Review Abstract Pediatric obesity has emerged as one of the most important public health challenges of the twenty-first century. Once viewed primarily as a consequence of lifestyle choices, obesity is now widely recognized
AI in Pediatric Radiology: Can Algorithms Outperform Human Readers in Detecting Childhood Disease?
AI in Pediatric Radiology: Can Algorithms Outperform Human Readers in Detecting Childhood Disease? Review Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into pediatric radiology represents a transformative shift in medical imaging practice. This review examines current evidence regarding AI performance compared to human radiologists in
Pediatric Mental Health Crisis: Navigating the Surge in Anxiety and Depression
Pediatric Mental Health Crisis Navigating the Surge in Anxiety and Depression Review Abstract The current state of pediatric mental health has emerged as one of the most urgent and complex challenges confronting healthcare systems worldwide. Anxiety and depressive disorders among children and adolescents have increased substantially over the past
Pediatric Immunology Breakthroughs: Can Tolerogenic Therapies Cure Autoimmune Disease?
Pediatric Immunology Breakthroughs: Can Tolerogenic Therapies Cure Autoimmune Disease? Review Key Takeaways Revolutionary tolerogenic therapies are transforming pediatric autoimmune disease treatment from chronic management to potential cures, offering hope for children with severe conditions. CAR T-cell therapy achieves remarkable results: 7 of 8 pediatric
Pediatric Sleep Disorders: New Insights on Melatonin and Circadian Health
Pediatric Sleep Disorders New Insights on Melatonin and Circadian Health Abstract Sleep disorders in children have emerged as a significant and increasingly recognized clinical concern, with implications that extend beyond nighttime symptoms to affect physical growth, neurocognitive development, emotional regulation, and overall quality of life. Adequate
Why Do Teens Vape? New Research Reveals Hidden Brain Changes
Why Do Teens Vape? New Research Reveals Hidden Brain Changes Introduction Despite increasing public awareness of the health risks associated with nicotine use, vaping remains highly prevalent among adolescents. According to 2024 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8.1 percent of
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): What’s Next After Aneuploidy?
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) What’s Next After Aneuploidy Abstract Noninvasive prenatal testing has fundamentally reshaped prenatal screening by enabling highly accurate detection of fetal chromosomal abnormalities through analysis of cell free fetal DNA circulating in maternal blood. Since its clinical introduction, NIPT has been widely
Rare Disease Diagnosis: The Promise of Whole-Genome Sequencing in Pediatrics
Rare Disease Diagnosis The Promise of Whole-Genome Sequencing in Pediatrics Abstract Rare diseases collectively affect millions of children worldwide and represent a significant source of morbidity, mortality, and long term disability. Although individual rare disorders have low prevalence, their cumulative impact places a substantial
