Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

A study found that children who experience the death of a parent from overdose, homicide, or suicide face increased mortality rates.

A review of 6 drugs approved by the FDA in Q1 2026, with links to coverage from Contemporary Pediatrics.

A review of 4 drugs to be discussed by the US FDA during Q2 2026, with links to coverage from MJH Life Sciences publications.

As we step into Q2 2026, take a look back at our top video interviews and packages of Q1.

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The FDA has updated its approval for 1-mg epinephrine nasal spray, removing the age limit to allow all patients weighing at least 33 lb to access the treatment.

Researchers found no significant differences in laboratory abnormalities among children with PANS, OCD, and tic disorders.

A recent study found no significant correlation between childhood atopic dermatitis and an increase in cardiovascular risk markers.

This new once-weekly intravenous therapy aims to treat the neurologic manifestations of Hunter syndrome in young children.

A study found that the UTICalc tool effectively and accurately detects urinary tract infections in febrile children.

A poll found that while many parents worry about youth driving accidents, most fail to recognize unsafe habits in their own children behind the wheel.

Researchers found that the Pediatric Psychiatry Colocalized Consult Clinic significantly reduces wait times and improves resident confidence.

A recent study has reported increasing rates of self-injury up to 4.3% among youths, with girls showing higher rates than boys.

Integrating an automated tobacco treatment system into routine pediatric visits significantly increased smoking cessation rates among mothers.

A study found that cognitive and developmental advantages for firstborns appear within the first year of life.

A trial found that high-frequency oscillatory ventilation is a promising first-line therapy that significantly lowers the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

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A study found children who experience a mild traumatic brain injury are more likely to develop new or chronic sleep problems vs typically developing children.

A study found that day-to-day fluctuations in screen use have a minimal impact on subsequent sleep outcomes among children and adolescents.

A study found that high consumption of ultra-processed foods in early childhood is associated with increased risks of anxiety, hyperactivity, and aggression.

Researchers emphasize that while generative AI offers new learning tools for youth, parents must actively supervise its use and prioritize human interaction.

A study found that decreased mortality in children awaiting heart transplants is due to improved overall medical care rather than revisions to waitlist allocation rules.

The approval marks the first treatment option for patients with this rare condition.

Researchers discovered that combining stress management with nutrition education improves parenting behaviors and reduces childhood obesity rates.

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New research demonstrates that moderate to high exercise levels before and during pregnancy can significantly enhance early childhood neurodevelopmental.

New data reveal that implementing rapid diagnostic testing for RSV reduces the rate of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for viral respiratory infections.

Two recent studies offer insights into the success of nonoperative treatments for pediatric spondylolysis and the potential fracture risks linked to growth hormone therapy.

A study found that drying very preterm infants before immediate plastic wrapping offers no improvement in temperature regulation.

A study found that delivering a small dose of sucrose before painful hospital procedures offers simple and rapid pain reduction for newborns.