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Pediatric cancer survivors can be vulnerable to cardiovascular disease in the short- or long-term with increased recognition of cardiotoxic cancer treatments, as 5-year survival rates for children are greater than 85%.

With 1 in 7 adolescents worldwide diagnosed with mental health disorders, emerging research suggests that diet is a powerful yet often overlooked therapeutic tool.

The PANDAS/PANS questionnaire is based on symptoms and comorbidities described in the literature and is a self-report completed by parents of children younger than 18.

Take your best guess and try to diagnose this 9-year-old girl's linear eruption on the back of her left thigh and leg. Stay tuned for the full case presentation and correct diagnosis!

Freely available measures may seem initially like a bargain, but their excess demands on staff time not only are expensive but often deter one of the central goals of well-child visits.

Peter S. Jensen, MD, discusses the risks and benefits of social media use by children, emphasizing the need for parental oversight and national guidelines.

Results were from the phase 3 STEER study among a broad population of patients with SMA aged 2 to under 18 years.

The federal agencies are encouraging companies to develop new infant formulas and clarify opportunities to inform consumers about formula ingredients.

Prior to approval on February 14, 2025, the only FDA approved vaccine for chikungunya protection was indicated for 18 years and up.

"Bottom line, previous surgery for endometriosis is not a contraindication to the use of an IUD (usually with HT) if the patient and you agree that this is the best option," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.

Pediatricians face rising demands in specialty care and mental health, with programs such as REACH helping them manage these challenges.

A nurse-led intervention increased HPV vaccination rates among Hispanic adolescents in a rural North Carolina clinic, according to research presented at the 2025 NAPNAP conference.

Early anxiety screening in pediatric primary care improves detection, outcomes, and access to mental health support starting at age 8.

If approved, SYD-101 would be the first and only pharmaceutical option for the treatment of progression of pediatric myopia in the United States.

The study, known as BRAVE-AA-PEDS, was sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and involved 257 adolescents aged 12 to under 18 years.

Bobbie expects the launch of their USDA Organic Whole Milk Infant formula to begin in April 2025.

A presentation at the 46th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) conference explored the role of biologics in pediatric care, their applications in various conditions, and safety considerations for clinicians.

The newest tapinarof results were presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting.

A quick look into some of the top sessions occurring at the NAPNAP National Conference, being held from March 10-13, 2025 in Chicago, IL.

Lebrikizumab improves itch, sleep interference, and skin pain in atopic dermatitis patients previously treated with dupilumab, offering a new treatment option.

Jay T. Rubinstein, MD, PhD, highlighted promising CHORD trial data showing that DB-OTO gene therapy has led to hearing improvements in treated participants.

An overview of commercially available infant cardiorespiratory monitors and pulse oximeters in the home.

After 9.5 months, 94% of participants reported an improvement in incontinence symptoms, with 58% experiencing complete resolution and 18 (36%) reporting greater than 50% reduction in the number of accidents.

The newly-approved indication is for children aged 4 years and older who weigh 33 < 66 lbs, expanding on the August 9, 2024 approval in children at least 66 lbs.