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Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to children and adolescents with Crohn's disease who develop perianal fistulizing complications (PFCs), despite limited evidence supporting their long-term benefit, according to a new study published in

Older adults with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other cardiometabolic conditions are significantly more likely to report poor health if they struggle to afford basic necessities or face barriers to healthcare, according to a new study published in the

A child's hospitalization can be a stressful and disruptive experience for families — not only medically, but financially and logistically. New research suggests that these disruptions may extend to something as critical as health insurance coverage.

Once again, CHEAR was well represented at the annual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting April 24-27 in Boston.

A national mentorship initiative aimed at improving representation in pediatric surgery is showing promising results, according to a new report on the Alliance of Pediatric Surgeons Growing and Advancing Representation (APGAR).

Children from socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods tend to spend more time in the hospital after surgery, even when their complication rates are similar to those of other children, according to a large, multi-state study using national administrative data.

A multi-state study suggests that where a child lives, and the level of social and economic opportunity in their neighborhood, may not significantly influence whether pediatric kidney tumors are diagnosed at an advanced stage or how quickly surgery is performed.