Annual increase of 0.24 percentage points seen in children aged 5 to 17 years and of 0.33 percentage points for young adults age 18 to 25 years (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of chronic conditions ...

A review highlights the need for better research on pediatric segmental vitiligo treatments, as current options show mixed results, and at SPD 2025, Hira Ghani, DO, emphasized the importance of ...

GeneDx, which specializes in diagnostics for rare and ultra-rare genetic disorders, is helping to get kids the diagnostic attention they need as part of Diagnosis is Power. Currently, one in 10 ...

Telemedicine is effective to diagnose and treat various dermatologic conditions in the pediatric population. Telemedicine is effective for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple dermatological ...

Childhood allergies and autoimmune disorders are rising, driven by lifestyle changes, pollution, poor gut health, and reduced ...

When our son Peter was diagnosed with an ultra-rare form of muscular dystrophy at the age of 10, the first question we asked was: Is there a treatment? The answer was no. By the time our daughter ...

A massive study of over 1.2 million children has found no link between aluminum-containing vaccines and 50 chronic childhood conditions, including autism, ADHD, asthma, and diabetes, delivering a ...

Immune system disorders in children can involve an underactive, overactive, or misdirected immune response. Main groups include immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and ...

University of Utah Health pediatric gastroenterologists work in the Intermountain Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic providing comprehensive GI care as part of this multi-specialty clinic. The ...

A procedure which uses living heart valves may have expanded application as a treatment for various types of pediatric heart valve conditions. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

Three thyroid-related conditions that children may more commonly develop include Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid nodules. Talking with their pediatrician about symptoms and ...