Dr. Lalaine B. Villaflor-Oida

02/05/2025

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps prevent tooth decay. It’s found in drinking water, toothpastes and mouthwashes – and it’s safe. The AAP recommends that children start using fluoride toothpaste when their first tooth appears. Here are some FAQs parents have about fluoride use for their kids. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43UZDyn

02/05/2025

Nearly half of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 feel social media's impacts are mostly negative on kids their age, according to a study from 2024 that was just released by the Pew Research Center. 41% felt the impacts were neither positive or negative. Bansi Balar, a freshman at the University of...

02/05/2025

06/04/2025

This study identified two distinct groups among individuals with delayed autism diagnosis: one with lower support needs and fewer comorbidities, and another with higher support needs and more comorbidities. https://ja.ma/4iWPGVi

06/04/2025

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Pediatrics: Children grow taller at different rates. This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes what parents should understand about their children’s growth.

https://ja.ma/4chWbA9

06/04/2025

On this day 2 years ago, the MATISSE study showed the safety and efficacy of the RSV vaccine during pregnancy. This and a similar newborn vaccine can prevent infant RSV disease. Revisit the study: https://nej.md/3Mc1hmg

RSV is the first vaccine added to routine childhood immunizations since the HPV vaccine, which NEJM also published on in 2007.

Learn more:
📄 Original Article: Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Lesions https://nej.md/4je5z9Z
📄 Editorial: Human Papillomavirus Vaccine — Opportunity and Challenge https://nej.md/4co1s9o

Further reading:
📄 Clinical Practice: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: https://nej.md/3LRqrVu

05/04/2025

Infant formula has been in the news lately with the release of a new study. Here’s what you need to know about the study and the state of infant formula. The main takeaway -- formula has been a safe and healthy source of nutrition for many babies for a very long time. Talk to your pediatrician about any concerns you have about your baby’s formula.

02/04/2025

Tomorrow, wear blue to show my support for World Autism Awareness Day. Let’s spread love, understanding, and acceptance for the autism community—because inclusion matters every day! 💙

02/04/2025

01/04/2025

A new review discusses challenges and pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of chronic cough that is unexplained after a complete evaluation or that is refractory to treatment for identified causes.

26/03/2025

A recent review on occipital neuralgia (ON), a severe and paroxysmal pain condition affecting the occipital nerves, analyzed data from 15 clinic-based studies involving 579 patients.
ON shows female predominance and links with migraine and neck trauma.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03331024251317595