Inconsistencies in Pediatric Pneumonia Diagnosis
A national study finds significant inconsistency among doctors when interpreting lung sounds in children suspected of pediatric pneumonia.…
Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Tied to Novel Disorder w/ Genetic Causes
Researchers linked loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene to a novel disorder causing interstitial lung disease in some…
Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
A new study finds that underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in…
Hydroxyurea Reduced Child Mortality from Sickle Cell Anemia
A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival…
Fatal Pediatric Anaphylaxis Linked to Delays in Epinephrine Tx
New studies suggest that airway and breathing failures are the primary causes of death in childhood food anaphylaxis,…
AI is transforming pediatric surgery, but with strong ethical concerns
Before a child goes into an operating room, a large screen displays a risk score. This score predicts…
GeneDx to Partner with Florida’s Sunshine Genetics Network, Launching Nation’s First State-Backed Genomic Newborn Screening Program
Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases and Representative Adam Anderson ushering in a new era of preventative care…
Ai Predicts Severe Asthma Risks in Young Children
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: AI Predicts Risk by Age 3 — Mayo Clinic developed AI tools using EHR…