Jill Murphy, Assistant Editor

Kristin Hittle Gigli, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN, a post-doctoral scholar in the Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh led the discussion with the latest data on pediatric opioid mortality.

The paper is an update to previous guidelines released by ACSM and the American Heart Association in 1998.

The drug is indicated for certain patients 12 years of age and older who have atopic dermatitis, asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis for at-home administration.

Early signs of being more susceptible to type 2 diabetes (T2D) as an adult can be seen in children as young as age 8 years, decades before it is likely to be diagnosed, according to researchers from the University of Bristol.

New research illustrates the importance of providing education and training to pediatric and family medicine providers regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.

The data suggest that vitamin K, a nutrient found in leafy greens and vegetable oils, may offer protective health benefits as people get older, according to the researchers.

The recommendations in the editorial are based on a 2018 World Innovation Summit for Health report and include implications for nurses and advanced practice nurses, policy makers, governmental and nongovernmental health partners.

The CDC’s update to the Immunization Schedule highlights the new best practices and the efficacy and safety of crucial vaccines for children, according to a session at the virtual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 2020 Annual Meeting.

At the end of 5 years, the teens with either obesity, T2D, or high systolic blood pressure were significantly more likely to have thicker and stiffer carotid arteries, the main blood vessel that leads to the brain, according to the study.

Previous research has shown that young children who have a sibling with ASD are at a higher risk for also being diagnosed with the condition.

Researchers examined the long-term relationship between eating foods containing flavonoids and the risk of AD and AD-related dementias (ADRD).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a timely statement emphasizing the importance of asthma awareness and standing with parents, families, advocates, researchers, and health care professionals.

A study to help determine the incidence rate of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children and their family members has begun enrolling participants in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread to more communities, hundreds of rural hospitals, health clinics, and small physician practices are on the verge of closure.

The STRIP examined the benefits of promoting cardiovascular health by dietary counseling from infancy to early adulthood.

Efinaconazole was first approved by the FDA in June 2014 for patients 18 and older.

Although data for adult patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been widely available, limited reports have been analyzed regarding pediatric patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, according to the study authors.

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has released some tips for cleaning specifically with young children around in the house.

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recently called for policymakers and health systems to take action to address the impact the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having on minority communities.

This cohort included 307 patients with schizophrenia and 364 healthy controls who were 45 years old and younger.

Researchers have found that approximately 1% of children have an allergy to cow's milk, but up to 14% of families believe their children may have the condition, pointing to official guidelines for detecting cow's milk allergy as a possible cause for the overdiagnosis.

N95 respirators can be decontaminated effectively and maintain functional integrity for up to 3 uses, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The findings highlight that whether the HCP acquires the infection at work or in the community, it is necessary to protect the health and safety of this essential national workforce.

The researchers examined the effects of 9 components of the Mediterranean diet on cognition.

A new test developed for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that uses saliva has been approved by the FDA, according to Rutgers University.

Thrivetalk is offering free mental health services for essential health care workers and first responders throughout the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

The 15 locations are planned to be placed in select hot spot markets with escalating rates of COVID-19 cases. A

Aspects of the campaign have been designed specifically for health care professionals, teachers, dietitians, and community leaders.

New data from the FAIR Health white paper show that from 2017 to 2018, telehealth use grew 12% and use of retail clinics grew 10%.

One of the results from the survey showed that 42% of American people do not wash their hands every time they use the restroom.