In this systematic review, community-based lifestyle interventions were found to be effective at reducing #BloodPressure in the #pediatric population, with a multicomponent intervention likely to be most effective. https://t.co/Sa6k063PnC

Among children born in Brazil, this cohort study found that CZS is associated with early childhood #epilepsy-related hospital admissions, regardless of head circumference status. https://t.co/4eb3MfcfeI

On January 15, 2025, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, announced his plan to launch a nationwide autism registry. This Viewpoint considers issues related to implementation of a nationwide autism registry. https://t.co/i7s3Dmi5Xf

Using the National Health Interview Survey data from 2019 to 2022, childhood disability prevalence varied from 11.1% to 23.0% depending on the identification strategy. https://t.co/sbHhijxjgW

In Hawai‘i, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander adolescents have disproportionately higher probabilities of experiencing sexual violence compared with Asian adolescents. https://t.co/mXOJ0kn1yx

On December 1 at 10 AM ET, JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, will co-chair a public, live-streamed webinar discussing a new @WHO guideline concerning #GLP-1 therapy and adults with #obesity. Register for the webinar: https://t.co/pzBBxWGuhY

Viewpoint: The MAHA Commission's report overstates risks of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents, potentially hindering access to necessary treatment. https://t.co/AXFqx6Y8mU

Viewpoint: School-based mental health services have proven benefits for youth wellbeing and academic success, but recent funding cuts threaten their stability. Sustained investment and advocacy are needed to protect these essential supports. https://t.co/dFzJyXAuAA

From 2008 to 2023, mortality rates for #CysticFybrosis in the US declined, showing improved life expectancy due to advancements in care, while sickle cell disease saw a modest increase in life expectancy and a rise in mortality rates. https://t.co/ojgSlkSd2z

On December 1 at 10 AM ET, JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, will co-chair a public, live-streamed webinar discussing a new WHO guideline concerning #GLP-1 therapy and adults with #obesity. Register for the webinar: https://t.co/FYYHlmwWVV

Prepandemic NHANES data show similar diet quality for WIC participants and eligible nonparticipants aged 1-4. Despite higher food insecurity, WIC may help protect intake for at-risk children; overall diet quality remains suboptimal. https://t.co/BmZl4crWHl

Screening for pediatric #obesity using BMI alone effectively identified excess adiposity in almost all youth with obesity and underdiagnosed adiposity in youth without obesity. https://t.co/bR5BiAqs01

A large population-based study in Norway found substantial prevalence of avoidant/restrictive food intake patterns, with affected children at higher risk for developmental challenges and neurodevelopmental diagnoses. https://t.co/sWG9VF1atS

Testicular torsion is a common cause of testicular pain. It occurs when the testicle twists on its cord, resulting in immediate decreased blood flow. This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes the symptoms and treatment for testicular torsion in boys. https://t.co/NxxebOLtqB

Among more than 340,000 Oregon births, transferred community deliveries carried increased odds of fetal death, low Apgar scores, and medical interventions versus planned hospital births. https://t.co/LjdDx0Yg8x

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the breathing system and causes symptoms like runny nose, cough, and sore throat. This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes RSV in children and how to prevent its spread. https://t.co/nvhHEWdCKl

Despite recommendations from major health organizations like the CDC and AAP, neonatal male circumcision rates in the US declined from 2012 to 2022, particularly among White neonates. https://t.co/JUZLCkuJvX

Viewpoint: Illinois' HB 2161 prohibits employment discrimination based on family caregiving responsibilities, expanding protections under the state's Human Rights Act. https://t.co/5ud1rhduj6

The US government spent over $27 billion from 2015 to 2022 on drugs with deferred or incomplete pediatric trials mandated by the Pediatric Research Equity Act, which affects compliance with required testing before drug approval. https://t.co/duv3Xlw3k5

Viewpoint: Suppression, censorship, and politicization jeopardize science; sustaining independence and transparency is critical to protecting research integrity and public health. https://t.co/qEsdJukw2a