No benzocaine for babies

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that parents and caregivers not use over-the-counter benzocaine-containing products to children younger than 2 years unless advised to do so by a health care professional. How else can parents soothe baby’s teething pain? » More

Parents’ smoking worsens urinary problems in kids

Here’s more proof that secondhand cigarette smoke is harmful to humans. A preliminary study finds that environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk and severity of bladder irritations in children. How do we eliminate this hazard to children’s health? » More

More Accurately Diagnose and Treat Pediatric MSK Conditions

AAP provides vital education that can increase your skill and confidence via its pediatric musculoskeletal medicine online course series. Courses qualify for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). http://bit.ly/mskseries

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Prepubertal exercise increases bone mass, size

Research has shown that children aged 7 to 9 years who exercise daily can increase bone mass and bone size, but does increased activity place these children at heightened risk for bone fracture? » More

Social networks can boost physical activity

Friendships strongly influence physical activity levels among children even as young as 5 to 12 years, a new study reports. The findings may point to new ways of fighting obesity. » More

FDA creates pediatric medicine database

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new database of pediatric medications to assist health care professionals find information on medical products studied in children. How will this resource clarify the prescribing of medicines? » More

Measure bone age routinely in Crohn disease

Assessing bone age should be a standard of care for children with Crohn disease, new research recommends. How would patients benefit? » More

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