The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new subcutaneous autoinjector formulation of belimumab ...

Biogen's early-stage spinal muscular atrophy drug salanersen showed safety, motor improvements and 70% reduction in ...

In a Phase I study, previously treated pediatric SMA patients exhibited reductions in a marker of neurodegeneration after salanersen treatment.

An FDA study of 110 melatonin supplements marketed for children found doses ranged from 0 to 667 percent of the amount on the ...

June is National Safety Month and experts are highlighting medication safety for Kentucky kids. Kentucky has seen a steady ...

A survey conducted by Collier et al 1 highlights the problem of drug dosing in obese children. The authors identify two aspects that require greater attention from paediatric practitioners: the ...

Unfortunately, anti-nausea medications like ondansetron often fail. Studies have shown temporary relief from topical capsaicin or low-dose haloperidol, but no acute treatment consistently works unless ...

Approximately 90% of all food allergies are caused by these nine allergens. Eggs, milk and peanuts are the most common causes of food allergies in children. Peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish ...

In children with significant respiratory distress, we initiate a dose of either 75 mg/hr (half diluted 5 mg/mL) albuterol solution delivered via a HEART nebulizer (High-output Extended Aerosol ...

Federal officials approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company’s existing shot, but a second option.

Benadryl is considered safe in children 6 years and older. It is important to follow the dosing instructions on the label of OTC Benadryl products. Even for older children, it's important to use the ...