Investigators concluded that findings suggest the need for improved public health messaging regarding fish intake guidelines for pregnant persons.

In this last episode, our panel discusses this patient population and the challenges around keeping them in the continuum of care.

Availability for the type 1 allergic reactions treatment approved by the FDA in August is expected later this month.

Alan Percy, MD, discussed what the FDA approval of trofinetide (Daybue) has meant to patients with Rett syndrome aged 2 years and older.

As providers, it’s imperative to reward engagement and build on the successes of the professionals who invest their time and talent into the mission of our organization.

Screen time before bed did not impair sleep in children, but in-bed use demonstrated delayed sleep onset and reduced total sleep time.

"This is another example of how people trying to find a useful therapeutic role for magnesium usually come up short," stated Jon Matthew Farber, MD.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the August 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

Sleep deprivation and impairment can significantly hinder childhood development, affecting cognition, school performance, mood, behavior, physical health, and overall quality of life.

"Bottom line: It should be safe (there is a potential for freeze burns if misapplied), so patients are welcome to try it," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.

Following the final ruling, requirements will be implemented beginning September 30, 2024.

The investigational MEK inhibitor has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of February 28, 2025.

In this episode, clinicians discuss challenges associated with these topics and offer some insights on them.

Efficacy of roflumilast cream 0.05% improved over time among children aged 2 to 5 years with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

IIV3s, RIV3, and LAIV3 influenza vaccines are expected to be available.

Linda DiMeglio, MD, MPH, joined us to discuss the “Consensus Guidance for Monitoring Persons with Islet Autoantibody-Positive Pre-Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes."

The report links high fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children, though the American Fluoridation Society noted the high levels are more than double what is used for water fluoridation in North America.

Following the FDA's acceptance of the NDA, a PDUFA date of December 26, 2024 has been set for setmelanotide in patients as young as 2 years of age.

Get caught up with our journal! Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A CDC report reviews HPV vaccination trends in US Pacific Islands, revealing mixed progress towards the 2030 goal of 90% completion among girls by age 15.

Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP FAAN, highlights the August issue of our journal with commentary and recommendations.

The federal agency advised manufacturers in June that 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines should be monovalent JN.1, with the preferred lineage being the KP.2 strain.

Healthcare providers should maintain heightened suspicion of parvovirus B19 in individuals presenting with symptoms, particularly those at high risk.

The investigational drug demonstrated promise in mitigating hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn by blocking harmful antibodies.

In the field of pediatric care, the understanding and management of central precocious puberty (CPP) is evolving, thanks to emerging data and individualized treatment approaches.