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Viewpoint: Suppression, censorship, and politicization jeopardize science; sustaining independence and transparency is critical to protecting research integrity and public health. ja.ma/3KdvfHY
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Viewpoint: Suppression, censorship, and politicization jeopardize science; sustaining independence and transparency is critical to protecting research integrity and public health. ja.ma/3KdvfHY
"The pediatric suicide crisis is not abating, and clinicians and systems need more evidence-based tools now and in the future." Learn more in this Editorial. ja.ma/49tUQGV
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"The pediatric suicide crisis is not abating, and clinicians and systems need more evidence-based tools now and in the future." Learn more in this Editorial. ja.ma/49tUQGV
Editorial: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces historic Medicaid funding cuts, challenging states to safeguard children's health coverage and prompting calls for innovative, comprehensive care solutions. ja.ma/4oncMqJ
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Editorial: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces historic Medicaid funding cuts, challenging states to safeguard children's health coverage and prompting calls for innovative, comprehensive care solutions. ja.ma/4oncMqJ
Medicaid paid for 48% of pediatric hospitalizations and 51% of total hospital charges; pending funding cuts could strain health systems, especially in rural communities that rely heavily on Medicaid support. ja.ma/43Z3QAv
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Medicaid paid for 48% of pediatric hospitalizations and 51% of total hospital charges; pending funding cuts could strain health systems, especially in rural communities that rely heavily on Medicaid support. ja.ma/43Z3QAv
Systematic Review: Despite rising youth suicide rates, current evidence for effective interventions is limited, highlighting the need for novel, developmentally and trauma-informed treatments and multilevel interventions. ja.ma/47P9OWW
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Systematic Review: Despite rising youth suicide rates, current evidence for effective interventions is limited, highlighting the need for novel, developmentally and trauma-informed treatments and multilevel interventions. ja.ma/47P9OWW
Once-weekly navepegritide increased growth velocity and improved skeletal alignment and quality of life in children with #achondroplasia, with a safety profile comparable to placebo. ja.ma/4oHd3p7
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Once-weekly navepegritide increased growth velocity and improved skeletal alignment and quality of life in children with #achondroplasia, with a safety profile comparable to placebo. ja.ma/4oHd3p7
Momentary screen use was linked to lower positive and negative affect in young children, but interactive activities and co-use with others boosted positive mood. ja.ma/3JElsux
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Momentary screen use was linked to lower positive and negative affect in young children, but interactive activities and co-use with others boosted positive mood. ja.ma/3JElsux
Buprenorphine for #opioid use disorder in pregnancy offered substantial health benefits and cost savings for short- and long-term infant health. ja.ma/4nX19q9
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Buprenorphine for #opioid use disorder in pregnancy offered substantial health benefits and cost savings for short- and long-term infant health. ja.ma/4nX19q9
Viewpoint: Offering only lifestyle change for pediatric obesity—while omitting #GLP1 receptor agonists—can cause harm, erode autonomy, and deepen inequity. ja.ma/4oCaeFM
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Viewpoint: Offering only lifestyle change for pediatric obesity—while omitting #GLP1 receptor agonists—can cause harm, erode autonomy, and deepen inequity. ja.ma/4oCaeFM
Timely administration of opioids in the emergency department, especially a first dose within 60 minutes and a second within 30 minutes, reduced hospitalization rates for children with acute uncomplicated sickle cell disease pain. ja.ma/3LJqXsd
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Timely administration of opioids in the emergency department, especially a first dose within 60 minutes and a second within 30 minutes, reduced hospitalization rates for children with acute uncomplicated sickle cell disease pain. ja.ma/3LJqXsd
An international study across 11 neonatal networks found substantial variations in survival and major morbidities among preterm infants born at 22 to 23 weeks' gestation. ja.ma/4qKMIrJ
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
An international study across 11 neonatal networks found substantial variations in survival and major morbidities among preterm infants born at 22 to 23 weeks' gestation. ja.ma/4qKMIrJ
Editorial: The study by Richter et al. highlights that preterm birth results in increased health care use and a higher risk of various morbidities across multiple organ systems for at least the first five years of life. ja.ma/4ovCDNY
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Editorial: The study by Richter et al. highlights that preterm birth results in increased health care use and a higher risk of various morbidities across multiple organ systems for at least the first five years of life. ja.ma/4ovCDNY
In this population-based cohort study, despite neonatal care advancements, children born preterm required more health care resources and faced greater health challenges in their first 5 years. ja.ma/496mpG5
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In this population-based cohort study, despite neonatal care advancements, children born preterm required more health care resources and faced greater health challenges in their first 5 years. ja.ma/496mpG5
Viewpoint: The rapid adoption of generative AI by US adolescents raises concerns about misinformation, body image, mental health risks, and social connection, highlighting the need for evidence-driven interventions and safeguards. ja.ma/3Jk05hW
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Viewpoint: The rapid adoption of generative AI by US adolescents raises concerns about misinformation, body image, mental health risks, and social connection, highlighting the need for evidence-driven interventions and safeguards. ja.ma/3Jk05hW
The national rate of pediatric firearm deaths increased by 54% from 2004 to 2023, with most US youth now living in states where firearm injury is the leading cause of death. ja.ma/47tB3Gm
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The national rate of pediatric firearm deaths increased by 54% from 2004 to 2023, with most US youth now living in states where firearm injury is the leading cause of death. ja.ma/47tB3Gm
Confirmed cases of child maltreatment declined in the US from 2012 to 2023, but disparities persisted, with highest incidence among Black children and increasing gaps over time for sexual abuse in female children. ja.ma/491OIWf
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Confirmed cases of child maltreatment declined in the US from 2012 to 2023, but disparities persisted, with highest incidence among Black children and increasing gaps over time for sexual abuse in female children. ja.ma/491OIWf
The Court’s ruling would impact similar laws in roughly half the states trying to mitigate the devastatingly negative impact of conversion efforts. Learn more in this Viewpoint. ja.ma/47tzZCm
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Court’s ruling would impact similar laws in roughly half the states trying to mitigate the devastatingly negative impact of conversion efforts. Learn more in this Viewpoint. ja.ma/47tzZCm
Automated insulin delivery systems are an effective way to improve measures of glucose management in children and adolescents with type 1 #diabetes. ja.ma/4qMMeBs
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Automated insulin delivery systems are an effective way to improve measures of glucose management in children and adolescents with type 1 #diabetes. ja.ma/4qMMeBs
Virtual reality, 2D videos, and 2D games reduced pediatric perioperative anxiety and pain and improved induction compliance. ja.ma/4oOFEsc
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Virtual reality, 2D videos, and 2D games reduced pediatric perioperative anxiety and pain and improved induction compliance. ja.ma/4oOFEsc
Viewpoint: Earlier treatment of H pylori infection in children may prevent gastric cancer in adulthood, outweighing concerns about antibiotic resistance and reinforcing guideline-based therapy discussion.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Viewpoint: Earlier treatment of H pylori infection in children may prevent gastric cancer in adulthood, outweighing concerns about antibiotic resistance and reinforcing guideline-based therapy discussion.
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Among US youth aged 8 to 19 years, nearly all with BMI-defined obesity also had excess adiposity. The overall prevalence of commission-defined obesity was more than double the prevalence of BMI-defined obesity.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Among US youth aged 8 to 19 years, nearly all with BMI-defined obesity also had excess adiposity. The overall prevalence of commission-defined obesity was more than double the prevalence of BMI-defined obesity.
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The JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence gathered experts from medicine, policy, engineering, and community groups to develop a plan for reducing firearm harms by 2040.
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4qHjPwH
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4qHjPwH
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The JAMA Summit on Firearm Violence gathered experts from medicine, policy, engineering, and community groups to develop a plan for reducing firearm harms by 2040.
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4qHjPwH
Learn more in this Special Communication: ja.ma/4qHjPwH
Exposure to childhood adversity was associated with elevated all-cause mortality risk among adults with diabetes, hypertension, or mild-to-moderate emergency visits. ja.ma/3LdQiKQ
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Exposure to childhood adversity was associated with elevated all-cause mortality risk among adults with diabetes, hypertension, or mild-to-moderate emergency visits. ja.ma/3LdQiKQ
Children and young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions in New Zealand have a 4.7-fold higher mortality risk, with elevated risks for medical, injury, and suicide-related deaths. ja.ma/48V8iDr
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Children and young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions in New Zealand have a 4.7-fold higher mortality risk, with elevated risks for medical, injury, and suicide-related deaths. ja.ma/48V8iDr
Viewpoint: #Obesity medications for youth offer clinically significant weight loss, yet barriers in access and uncertainty about long-term effects necessitate an ethical framework for pediatric decision-making. ja.ma/4nGYIIg
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Viewpoint: #Obesity medications for youth offer clinically significant weight loss, yet barriers in access and uncertainty about long-term effects necessitate an ethical framework for pediatric decision-making. ja.ma/4nGYIIg