Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor

Karen Y. Capusan, DNP, CPNP-PC, explored RSV’s shifting epidemiology, seasonal trends, and new vaccines’ role in reducing hospitalizations at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

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

At the 2025 NAPNAP Conference in Chicago, Jessica Spruit, DNP, CPNP-AC, FAANP, discussed the AAP's first clinical practice guideline on opioid prescribing.

Bobbie Monaco, MSN, CPNP-PC, provided a recap of her NAPNAP session regarding period poverty, and called for continued advocacy and awareness in the United States and globally.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, comments on the ongoing measles outbreaks and encourages advocation for vaccines and accurate information.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, highlighted key updates on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

Mary Koslap-Petraco highlighted the need to address vaccine hesitancy, catch up on immunizations, and build trust with parents at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, explained why the yearly conference is important for both providers and pediatric patients.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, reacts to the recent cancelations of the ACIP and VRBPAC and comments on the potential down stream effects.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, provides the key takeaways and recommendations for glycemic control guidance, updated in 2024.

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.

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.

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

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.

According to data presented at AAAAI, berotralstat demonstrated a well tolerated safety profile and early and sustained reductions in monthly HAE attacks among patients aged 2 to under 12 years.

First approved for PNH in 2007, the monoclonal antibody is now the first and only treatment for pediatric patients living with gMG.

On World Obesity Day, take this short quiz and test your knowledge of the AAP's clinical practice guideline to evaluate and treat children and adolescents with obesity.

Results will be included an a final analysis of safety and efficacy data for CTx-1301, which will be included in a NDA submission with the FDA, stated Cingulate Inc.

In this Q+A interview, Matthew Greenhawt, MD, breaks down a poster presentation from AAAAI / WAO joint congress meeting, highlighting increasing EoE incidence and prevalence.

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The expanded indication now includes children aged 5 through 11 years, in addition to patients aged 12 to 65 years.

A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from February 2025.

"The measles outbreak that is currently happening in Texas and New Mexico is occurring in an area of the states that have very high anti-vaccine sentiments," Tan said.

"Vaccines are our absolute best defense for protecting people of all ages against many serious infectious diseases," Tan said in a statement as president of IDSA.

The application is for children aged 2 to 5 years with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis.

The human, pasteurized human milk fortifier is approved for term infants (> 37 weeks) following corrective surgery for the gastrointestinal disorder gastroschisis.

Updated data from the phase 1/2 CHORD trial in 12 children with profound genetic hearing loss were presented at the Association for Research in Otolaryngology’s 48th Annual MidWinter Meeting.

Nearly 40% of children treated with roflumilast cream 0.05% achieved a 75% improvement in EASI-75.

“In some cases, that meant that we could actually go after the primary pathology or the primary cause of the condition in a way that we never would have thought of before."

Study findings underscore the effectiveness of a dual approach to RSV prevention.