• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help with mild flare-ups. For more severe cases, pediatricians may prescribe stronger topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors.

A network meta-analysis of 73 trials comparing the effectiveness of flu antivirals suggests that only baloxavir (Xofluza) may ...

Jaundice is a common condition that affects more than half of full-term babies, but how much do you know about it? Here’s ...

Atopic dermatitis, affecting 10% to 20% of children globally, is marked by chronic inflammation and varied complications, including infection risks.

Procalcitonin does not significantly reduce duration of IV antibiotic treatment in children with bacterial infections. Learn ...

Cataracts can develop in children due to congenital factors, trauma, infections, or steroid use, leading to blurry vision.

Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine are providing medication and other aid to fight sickle cell disease ...

Respiratory infections, including mycoplasma pneumoniae, continue to affect children in Chennai, prompting doctors to ...

About a million kids get ear tubes every year to help drain fluid and treat recurrent ear infections. A new way of performing the procedure was approved by the Food and Drug Administration a few years ...

A groundbreaking UK study in The Lancet has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in ...

CARB-X (Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator) today announced an award of $3.5 million to ...

This ‘sunshine’ vitamin is particularly important for a growing child as it is essential for bone and immune health.