Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

In a recent study, it was found that children with medical complexity are at a greater risk of overweight and obesity compared to children without medical complexity.

A recent review found that early diagnosis and adequate treatment is important in preventing neurodevelopmental impairments in newborns with congenital hypothyroidism

A recent study found that children were 7.5 times more likely to visit behavioral health services after positive screening for adverse childhood experiences.

Novo Nordisk has announced their product Wegovy received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for use in adolescents aged 12 years and older with obesity.

We revisit some of last year’s top articles about autism spectrum disorder.

At the end of 2022, we revisit some of this year’s top articles.

In a recent trial, children aged 6 to 13 with vitamin D deficiency did not see influence on linear growth, body composition, or pubertal development when taking vitamin D supplements.

A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their report, “Exploitation, Labor and Sex Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Health Care Needs of Patients,” to provide updated guidance on how physicians can recognize and help children and adolescents subjected to trafficking or exploitation.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided 10 tips parents and guardians can utilize to keep their children warm and safe outdoors this winter.

In a recent study, it was found that obesity is not present in all cases of type 2 diabetes in pediatric patients.

The CDC has reported an increase in drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2022 in adolescents aged 10 to 19 years.

In a recent Mott Poll, parents discussed their beliefs on how children aged 13 to 18 years benefit from religious services, how often these children should participate, and the level of freedom they would give their children to choose whether to participate.

In a recent report, the American Academy of Pediatrics outlined steps parents and pediatricians can take to prevent tooth decay in pediatric patients.

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application for roflumilast cream (ZORYVE) to the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of plaque psoriasis in children aged 2 to 11 years.

When comparing the rate of diagnoses for autism spectrum disorder given clinically to those given through the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), consistency between the 2 methods was found.

After the Antenatal Late Preterm Steroid (ALPS) trial showed a decrease in respiratory complications following steroid administration, steroid exposure among newborns increased.

In a recent study, parents who reported frequently giving their children mobile devices for calming purposes reported increased emotional activity and temperamental surgency in their children.

In a recent study, it was found that lumbar punctures are not as common for late-onset sepsis, potentially leading to an underestimated figure when measuring cases and outcomes of late-onset meningitis.

The FDA has approved atezolizumab for use in patients aged 2 years and older with unresectable or metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma.

In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the JYNNEOS vaccine for preventing monkeypox has not caused severe adverse events in patients aged under 18 years.

A recent analysis showed that vaccine-associated myopericarditis was rare in adolescents and young adults, and that outcomes were favorable.

A study found that children with cerebral palsy were able to participate in a variety of activities, despite barriers presented.

In a recent trial, pediatric patients taking butyrate supplements more often saw a significant reduction in body mass index than those taking placebo.

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly have announced positive results from a phase 3 trial for Jardiance in reducing blood sugar levels in children with type 2 diabetes.

The REACH Institute announced that they have granted the Pediatric Mental Health Training Award to El Rio Health.

The US Food and Drug Administration has updated the emergency use authorization for bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to be available for children aged 6 months and older.

A recent article highlighted multiple therapies for treating atopic dermatitis, including many which do not require a prescription.

A recent article highlighted multiple forms of treatment for atopic dermatitis, detailing their benefits and adverse events.

Steven Selbst, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Nemours Children's Health, discusses the surge of RSV cases and hospitalizations this season.