Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor

Octavio Ramilo, MD, joins us to discuss new clesrovimab phase 2b/3 study data presented at IDWeek 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

There were no treatment or RSV-related deaths during the study.

"The magnitude of benefit, trajectory of symptomatic improvement, and dependency on the number of treatment sessions showed a treatment effect similar to that found in adults," stated study authors.

The approved indication is for patients aged 7 years and up with narcolepsy to treat cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are increasingly being used to treat obesity in adolescents.

Investigators sought to test the efficacy of the Promoting Resilience in Stress Management (PRISM) intervention on levels of HbA1c.

The ongoing challenges of mental health, artificial intelligence, and the addressing of social determinants of health are key themes of pediatric health care are topics of discussion with Matthew Davis, MD, FAAP in this video interview.

Brittany Bruggeman, MD, emphasizes that many patients with type 1 diabetes are unaware of the availability of advanced technologies like CGMs and automated insulin delivery systems.

John Loiselle, MD, discusses careful pediatric exams, the growing use of ultrasound in emergency departments, and the rise of mental health cases affecting care.

Approval is based on a study in 116 adult and pediatric male patients with either severe hemophilia A or severe hemophilia B, both without inhibitors.

Brittany Bruggeman, MD, highlighted the ability to predict type 1 diabetes months to years in advance through islet autoantibodies, and how the pediatrician can play a role.

The FDA, CDC, and NIH have released a consensus statement regarding premature infant nutrition and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Contemporary Pediatrics' editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, talks RSV immunization and the availability of prevention tools.

This decision marks the second time the FDA has issued a complete response letter (CRL) for dasiglucagon to treat hypoglycemia in patients 7 days and up with congenital hyperinsulinism.

Steven Selbst, MD, discusses a recent trend in emergency medicine where non-operative management of appendicitis is being considered as an alternative to traditional surgery.

While rates of exclusive breastfeeding have slightly increased between 2016 and 2022, they remain under the Healthy People 2030 goal.

Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, discusses common causes of pediatric joint pain, serious red flags, and the importance of timely diagnosis of conditions like JIA and silent uveitis.

This week, take a look at several video interviews with experts from the 2024 AAP meetings, all in one place.

At the 2024 AAP National Conference, Steven Selbst, MD, highlighted the rise in accidental THC ingestions among children, urging pediatricians to counsel parents on the dangers of improperly stored THC gummies that resemble candy.

Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses California's AB 899 law requiring baby food heavy metal testing, urging a balance between safety and maintaining nutrition quality.

Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, shares tips on distinguishing mechanical vs inflammatory joint pain in children, emphasizing timing, activity, and key physical exam maneuvers.

Rana Hamdy, MD, discussed her session at the 2024 AAP meeting, highlighting treatment duration with antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia as well as the importance of understanding amoxicillin allergy.

John Loiselle, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric musculoskeletal injuries, focusing on growth plates and age-specific anatomy at the 2024 AAP Conference.

Lori Byron, MD, emphasizes the harmful effects of extreme heat and wildfire smoke on children's health, urging education, sustainability, and collective action.

Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses the growing issue of childhood obesity in the United States and the benefits of new weight management medications.

A look into CDC numbers for increasing pertussis cases in the United States, along with commentary from our editor-in-chief, Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS.

At AAP 2024, Rana Hamdy, MD, shared insights from her session, "Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia."

"It's unfortunate now that emergency departments need to prepare for disasters like that, and physicians everywhere need to prepare... They may need to come in."

“Children are most often coming across these drugs in familiar settings such as their home or the home of a relative,” said said Maria Quidgley-Martin, of research presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

“Getting outside and enjoying the fresh air can do wonders for your health while also upping Vitamin D absorption, said Jessica McQuerry, MD, lead study author of an abstract presented at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.