Pediatrics
Oklahoma Girl Diagnosed With Leukemia After Getting Swollen Face
Uriya, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in the middle of the pandemic after her face appeared strangely swollen.
Boy's Extreme Thirst Turned Out to Be Symptom of Rare Cancer-Like Disease
"It was a bit of a nightmare really. I was in such a shock," his mom said, referring to the time when her son was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Race 'Frequently Used' in Pediatric Medical Guidelines: Study
Race and ethnicity terms were used in about 30 percent of the pediatric clinical practice guidelines reviewed by researchers, according to a new study.
Little Boy Returning to School Gets Heartwarming Greeting in Adorable Video
Shared in Reddit's "Made Me Smile" forum, the boy's classmates also appreciated his new look when he returned.
Baby Formula Shortage Behind 4 Hospitalizations in South Carolina Hospital
Hospitals in Atlanta and Memphis are also treating infants as a result of the shortage, which has been exacerbated by product recalls and supply chain issues.
Baby Formula Shortages: What To Do if You Run Out
The shortage is being caused by supply chain issues and the recall of several contaminated baby formula products.
Mom Fought Pitbull While Being Bitten by Fire Ants After Dog Attacked Kids
The mother held on to the pitbull for 15 "terrifying" minutes while repeatedly being bitten on the face by the dog, and on her body by fire ants.
Baby Formula Shortage Prompts Doctors' Warning of What Can, Can't Be Mixed
With supplies low, some parents are trying to make the baby formula they have last. But doctors say not all of these solutions are safe.
St. Jude First U.S. Hospital to Receive Ukrainian Pediatric Cancer Patients
The four child patients were transported from Poland to Memphis, Tennessee, with the help of the U.S. State Department.
Boy Diagnosed With Cancer After Tick Bite Coincidentally Led to Tests
Three-year-old Jude Mellon-Jameson's mother told Newsweek the family's world was "turned upside down" by his diagnosis.
Ukrainian Kids Fighting Against Cancer, May Lose The Battle Because of War
"They will die because of the interruption of treatment, because of infections—and we can do nothing," oncologist Dr. Roman Kizyma said.
Boy, 3, Who Had Constipation for Months Diagnosed With Rare Cancer
"It started off with his kidney, and now it's in nearly every bone in his body," the boy's grandmother said.
'Ray of Sunshine' 13-Year-Old With Rare Genetic Disorder Dies of COVID
"Out of respect for Bella, please continue to take COVID seriously and do all that you can to protect yourself and others," a family friend wrote on GoFundMe.
Mother of Baby on Life Support With COVID Asks People To Protect Themselves
"All I could do is sit there and cry. I couldn't breathe, I just cried," said the seven-week-old baby's mother, Carli Valentine.
3-Year-Old Reportedly Denied Heart Treatment Because Parents Unvaccinated
After several rejections, the 3-year-old boy was reportedly flown to Greece to undergo the necessary procedure.
Boy, 8, Whose Face Had 'Swollen Up' Diagnosed With Rare Blood Cancer
Jake Whittingham, from northern England, has acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. "He continues to make us all amazingly proud," said the boy's uncle.
Girl, 5, Diagnosed With Rare and Aggressive Cancer After Having Back Pain
The girl's parents said it was "the most devastating week" of their lives when they found out about their daughter's diagnosis.
Croup Explained As Cough in Children Linked to Omicron COVID Variant
Doctors have noticed an uptick in cases of croup among very young children in some parts of the United States amid the spread of the Omicron COVID variant.
NYC COVID Hospitalizations Quadruple Over 3 Weeks for Kids
"The risks of COVID-19 for children are real," wrote Acting New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett.
Three Children Injured at Waukesha Christmas Parade Home For Thanksgiving
"We are thankful to share that three more kids injured on Sunday will be home for Thanksgiving," the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin announced Wednesday.
Six Children Still Critical After Waukesha Parade Crash: Hospital
"Injuries range from facial abrasions to broken bones to serious head injuries," said Dr. Amy Drendel of the Children's Hospital Wisconsin.
Idaho Marks First Pediatric Death From COVID-19, Infant's Age Not Disclosed
"We are saddened to hear of the loss of one of our newest community members," said Southwest District Health Director Nikole Zogg.
Parents Are Struggling to Get Vaccine Appointments for Their Children
Appointment slots are filling up fast at clinics, and some shipment schedules are yet to be ironed out.
Woman Expecting One Baby Has Four, Quadrupling Size of Family Overnight
Madison Collier had to be fanned by nurses upon finding out she was having quadruplets, while her husband had to lie down on the floor.
20 Percent of U.S. Child COVID Cases Diagnosed Since Mid-August
"This surge appears to be due to two principal factors: the resumption of in-person schooling...and the emergence of the Delta variant," the American Academy of Pediatrics said.
Utah Doctor Says Children's Hospitals Are 'Filled to the Brim'
Dr. Andrew Pavia said children's hospitals are under strain and that COVID is the "straw that's breaking the camel's back in the health care system."
COVID Hospitalizations at Largest U.S. Children's Hospital at All-Time High
Dr. Jim Versalovic, interim pediatrician-in-chief, said community spread is likely the reason for the increase, not because new variants make people more ill.
Parent Fined After Allegedly Sending Child With COVID Symptoms to Day Care
The Canadian was charged $880 for violation of coronavirus safety precautions.
Pediatricians Urge Parents to Get Vaccinated as Kids Hospitalizations Rise
"In many cases, kids are getting infected by their unvaccinated parents in the home," Holtz Children's Hospital's CMO Barry Gelman told Newsweek.
Why Parents Shouldn't Lie About Child's Age To Get COVID Vaccine Early
Some parents in the U.S. have reportedly lied about the age of their children in order to get them vaccinated ahead of the new school year.