Bydureon BCise Approved for Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes
The expanded approval was based on data from a phase 3 study that evaluated exenatide extended-release in 82 patients aged 10 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes.
Pediatric Endocrinology
Face Masks May Expose Children to Higher Carbon Dioxide Levels
Carbon dioxide levels among children wearing face masks may exceed healthy limits.
NAPNAP Updates Position Statement on Childhood Obesity
The purpose of the updated statement stems from NAPNAP’s commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles to establish a foundation of optimal health.
Physical Punishment of Children Does More Harm Than Good
A narrative review summarized the findings of 69 prospective longitudinal studies to inform practitioners and policy makers about the outcomes of physical punishment and identified 7 key themes.
Accuracy of Italian Classification Strategy for Predicting Malignancy of Pediatric Thyroid Nodules
Researchers defined the clinical features of pediatric patients with thyroid nodules in order to assess the risk of malignancy.
In Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes, Continuous SQ Insulin Infusions Do Not Lower HbA1c More Than MDI
Study authors conducted a retrospective cohort study to compare CSII and MDI treatments on metabolic control, body mass index, and prevalence of severe hypoglycemia in children.
Underlying Medical Conditions Up Risk for Severe COVID-19 in Children
A higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness can be found among children with medical complexity and certain underlying conditions.
COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Worse Glycemic Control in Pediatric Medicaid Patients
Researchers set out to determine the effect of stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes.
Once-Weekly Exenatide Safe, Effective in Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes
A significantly greater proportion of patients receiving exenatide once weekly met the <7% HbA1c glycemic target vs placebo, (31% vs 8.3%).
Impact of Racial Background on Diabetic Retinopathy in Young Patients
Researchers show that screening examinations are lacking for minority youths.
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