Parents of kids with type 2 diabetes will be relieved to know that two additional drugs have just received FDA approval for children over the age of 10. Newly Approved Diabetes Drugs The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in June 2023, the approval of Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) for type 2 […]

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodiversity conditions in children.1 Living with ADHD poses challenges for the person with the condition and those in their lives. According to the ADHD Institute, it’s estimated that 2.2% of children worldwide are living with the condition and will require ADHD treatment.2  Testing children for […]

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Good eyesight can affect how we learn, and interact with the world and others. This sense can be an important variable in our short and long-term quality of life. Children rely on their parents to take care of their eye health and to set them up for success in life.  Yet, despite the importance of […]

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A new study investigated neurodevelopment in children born to mothers who tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy. Despite being a respiratory virus, a growing body of research suggests that the effects of COVID-19 may go beyond the respiratory system. The symptoms of COVID-19 can vary significantly, and some people, particularly those who develop post-COVID conditions, […]

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Approximately 25% of pregnant women will suffer significantly from stress.1 While stress can lead to poor health outcomes in the mother, it can also affect the health of the baby inside her womb. High levels of stress during pregnancy are concerning to clinicians as they may be associated with abnormal fetal brain development.2-4 In a […]

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The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed how people go about their day; a very noticeable change has been the increase in time spent on screens. This transition has been especially noticeable in children and adolescents, largely due to the increase in remote learning worldwide. A study, published in the Journal of School Health, reviewed a […]

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Are children around the world meeting the recommended screen time guidelines? A new study investigates this.  With the ever-improving digital technology industry, screen time is rapidly becoming a part of many people’s day-to-day lives.   Digital technology and the internet can be beneficial for a variety of tasks, and they can make news, information, and other […]

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Two studies have emphasized the need for early screening and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unlike previous research that suggests children should be screened at or after age three, these studies show that autism may be detectable within the first 15 months of life.1 Early treatment between age 1-2 showed significantly more alleviation in ASD […]

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