Articles related to Pediatrics

This recent case out of Orange County, CA, is forcing a question: When does a complication cross the line into criminal liability?

“If one anticipates sustained increases in happiness and positive emotions from having children, these expectations will likely not materialize.” (Apostolou et al., 2026)

Rather than referring patients with substance use disorder to treatment, the doctor prescribed an “astronomical amount of drugs” in dangerous combinations of addictive drugs to those patients.

To limit or even avoid the negative impact of ERA and JPsA on patient development, QoL or disease-associated joint damage, rapid and sustained control of disease signs and symptoms is recommended.

Infection-related complications remain the most significant cause for morbidity and technique failure in infants, children and adolescents who receive maintenance peritoneal dialysis (PD).

Investigators surmised that current influenza vaccination programs provide substantial protection but could be further improved by strategies that could mitigate repeat vaccination effects.