Pediatrics
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Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023
No link found in nationwide data from Sweden and Denmark and in analysis of STEP trials
The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution
Parents and child psychologists worry about the trend's effects on girls' mental health
The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution
Parents and child psychologists worry about the trend's effects on girls' mental health
Pediatrics Case Studies
Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME
![A photo of a boy with reddened eyelids blowing his nose](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/101xxx/101942.jpg)
Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis
![Doctor examining boyβs neck.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/101xxx/101891.jpg)
Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas
![A female nurse measures the height of a young boy.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/93xxx/93852.jpg)
More in Pediatrics
Case shows the failure of WHO's global effort, according to scientists tracking polio outbreaks
![A photo of Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian sleeping at a makeshift tent camp in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/111xxx/111730.jpg)
Results from some pulmonary function tests even showed improvement 3 years post-transplant
![A computer rendering of sickle cells in the blood.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/111xxx/111707.jpg)
Compassionate use produces dramatic results in two patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
![A computer rendering of a macrophage and blood cells.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/111xxx/111685.jpg)
![A computer rendering of sickle cells blocking blood flow.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/111xxx/111670.jpg)
Phase III trial falls short of efficacy target, but positive signal emerges in younger kids
![A computer rendering of red blood cells](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/111xxx/111655.jpg)