Pediatrics

The primary goals in the treatment of pediatric fever should be to improve the patient’s overall comfort, maintain hydration and address signs of serious illness.

Autism advocates in Canada, says what is needed instead is putting more resources into the healthcare system to provide people with timely diagnoses, because that can lead to financial, mental-health and educational support.

A large Swedish study published in the BMJ found methylphenidate is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal behavior, substance use, transport accidents and crime.

Hypertensive children and adolescents have a threefold increased risk of developing serious kidney problems compared to young people without hypertension, according to a large retrospective cohort study conducted in Ontario.

Children and adolescents with long QT syndrome, a rare genetic heart disease, are at significant risk of developing life-threatening arrhythmias, according to a German study.

For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel like a quick and reassuring solution. But are they necessary?

Children who develop eczema early in life are at risk of developing allergic comorbidities and mental health disorders, as well as being bullied.

A resource for parents and physicians alike that summarizes the current evidence.