Pediatrics News

A newly dedicated building welcomes children who receive clinical care at the Yale Child Study Center.

Medications to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) save lives. So why aren’t more doctors prescribing them?

SILVER SPRING, Md.--As rates of adolescent obesity continue to rise, choice of treatment needs to be guided by the severity of obesity, psychosocial factors, comorbidities and patient's age and pubertal status, according to a new paper published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Department of Pediatrics appoints Leonel Rodriguez, MD as Section Chief for Gastroenterology/Hepatology and Elijah Paintsil, MD as Section Chief for Infectious Diseases and Global Health

A ban on the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping materials is needed as news reports come in of people falling ill and dying as the result of inhaling the chemical-laden substances, according to U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-3, and medical and state health leaders.

Suicide is preventable, but rates of suicide are increasing worldwide, and it is now the second leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults (unintentional motor vehicle accidents are first). Going to the emergency room may be the smartest thing these teenagers can do.

Though it’s not easy to change poor sleep habits, it’s not impossible—particularly for children in preschool and elementary school, says Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD, a Yale Medicine psychologist and author of “Become Your Child’s Sleep Coach: The Bedtime Doctor’s 5-Step Guide, Ages 3-10” (Lifelong Books).

If you are sending a child off to college who has diabetes, it could be difficult to manage their condition on campus. Dr. Ania Jastreboff, a pediatric endocrinologist with Yale Medicine, tells parents and students how to plan.