Lois Levine, MA

Latest guidelines, treatments, and when to refer to a specialist.

Investigators recently noted that despite a decrease in adolescent hospital visits during the height of the pandemic, there was an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in this population group.

A new study shows that, among the tridemic viruses, RSV was the leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations.

The unprecedented demand for nirsevimab-alip has resulted in a dramatic uptake in production of this RSV vaccine.

From receptions to engaging lectures, wellness services, and product theaters, check out the exhibition floor at this year’s AAP meeting.

A sneak peek at some of the most exciting sessions at this year's American Academy of Pediatrics national conference.

Besides its influenza pipeline, mRNA technology is helping this pharmaceutical company create a number of new vaccines for cancer, rare diseases, and infectious diseases.

From vaccinations to classroom behavior to math and reading levels, a discussion on how to best prepare children for the coming academic year.

An expert in pediatric hematology and oncology discusses the important role of a child’s medical home in diagnosing and treating these disorders.

A new treatment for severe hair thinning for adolescents and adults offers hope for young people struggling with this highly visible disorder.

A session on what was learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to “pandemic-proof” children and families from future health disasters was presented at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

At the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, a presentation exploring how pediatric clinicians can best use AI in their research.

Nathaniel Beers, MD, MPA, FAAP, discusses his presentation on the interface between behavioral health and school at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

Sara Bode, MD, shares highlights from her upcoming presentation and talks about what the 'buzz' might be at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting April 27 to May 1, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Investigators studied 2 infants experiencing seizures, small head size, and developmental delays born of mothers who had contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy.

The infant formula giant recalls one of their powdered infant formula products out of an abundance of caution for a potentially dangerous bacteria.

A new booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now available for young children to help protect this population against serious COVID-19 effects.

To address the increased demand for fever-reducing medications, the FDA has updated its compounding guidelines for licensed pharmacies, hospitals, and health systems.

Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, editor-in-chief of Contemporary Pediatrics, talks about the most significant moments in children’s health in 2022; what the tridemic really means for pediatric health care providers; and what we have to look forward to in 2023 when it comes to new vaccines and medications.

Alok Patel, MD, shares what pediatric health care providers should know about a concerning new strain of group A streptococcus.

Learn about the most recent news discussed at the 2022 AAP National Conference and Exhibition.

Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, sits down to discuss the rising threat of a "triple epidemic" consisting of influenza, COVID-19, and RSV in children.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a practitioner shares her expertise on how to communicate with families to manage a child’s eating disorder (ED) and review practical strategies while increasing patient and family satisfaction.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a presenter delves into diagnosis and management of common and uncommon skin rashes in newborns.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, 2 physicians offer sobering statistics on childhood deaths from sleep, guns, and ATVs, and how to best prevent these accidents.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a look at picky eating among adolescents, and reviewing key behavioral and nutritional strategies for improving eating behaviors.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, investigators looked at associations between sports specializations and injury in female teenage athletes.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, 2 clinicians dissect the best ways to establish communication between health care provider and caregiver in order to create optimal health outcomes for the pediatric patient.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a professor of pediatrics describes the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines for children, safety considerations, and urges physicians to continue to urge caregivers to get their children vaccinated.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a professor from the Baylor College of Medicine discusses how to develop an approach to investigate menstrual disturbances for adolescent patients and understand treatment options.