Children who received this medication after tonsil removal experienced less pain and were less likely to require opioids.
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October 7, 2026
Pediatric Hepatitis VAERS Reports Often Labeled SeriousA study found pediatric hepatitis reports in the VAERS database were more frequently classified as serious than adult cases.
October 6, 2026
Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate Proven Safe in ChildrenA 4-dose clinical trial involving children aged 5 to 17 showed the LB6V vaccine had a safety profile comparable to a placebo.
October 6, 2026
Pediatric Kidney Injury Hospitalizations Rose Since 1997Hospital data shows more children are being diagnosed with acute kidney injury, even as mortality rates for the condition have declined.
October 6, 2026
Pediatric Sepsis Tool Identified Few Cases in Recent StudyA digital sepsis detection tool flagged only 36% of pediatric sepsis cases, with lower sensitivity for specific groups.
October 6, 2026
Physicians Have Petitioned Big 12 Over Energy Drink MarketingDoctors want the conference to pause energy drink sponsorships due to health concerns for children.
October 5, 2026
Childhood Vaccination Rates Have Fallen NationallyParents are asking more questions as routine immunization coverage reaches its lowest level in decades.
October 5, 2026
Children's Hospitals Received Grants for AI Healthcare ToolsEleven organizations secured funding to advance pediatric technology, helping clinicians improve care and diagnostics.
October 2, 2026
FDA Cleared AI Software for Pediatric Bone AgeNew machine learning software helps clinicians estimate bone age for patients aged 2 to 21 using hand radiographs.
October 2, 2026
Persephone Biosciences Will Provide 50,000 Free SynbioticsFamilies can soon access a seven-day supply of synbiotics through participating pediatricians across the country.
October 1, 2026
Physician Used Social Media to Drive AdvocacyA pediatric expert leveraged online platforms to influence policy and reach thousands of followers.
