A COVID-19 mRNA booster given during pregnancy is associated with greater transplacental antibody transfer and sustained infant antibody levels through 6 months of age.
Rural emergency rooms across the U.S. are increasingly staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners instead of physicians, raising debates over care quality, staffing shortages, and access to emergency services.
Researchers will systematically review the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for abdominal pain in IgA vasculitis, aiming to inform clinical practice.
A new study combining cohort data and meta-analysis found that dynamic splinting and double diapering were more effective than observation for improving alpha angle and hip maturation in infants under 6 months old.
Experts encourage early influenza vaccination in children to reduce severe illness and hospitalization, especially among medically vulnerable and underserved populations.
Home use of ondansetron following emergency care for pediatric gastroenteritis lowers the risk of moderate-to-severe illness within 7 days, without increasing serious adverse events.