Morgan Petronelli is managing editor of Contemporary OB/GYN® and Contemporary Pediatrics® and joined the MJH Life Sciences team in December 2019. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Prior to graduating, Morgan worked as the editor-in-chief of her college newspaper. She went on to work as an assignment editor at a broadcast news station in Youngstown, Ohio before joining the Contemporary brands. You can reach her at mpetronelli@mjhlifesciences.com.
Survey: Bedtime routines prove important for young children's sleep
August 16th 2024The survey report shed light on the crucial role of bedtime routines in children aged 1-6 years. The findings of the survey emphasized the significance of establishing consistent bedtime routines for children in this age group.
cUTI Roundtable: Discussing and diagnosing these difficult infections
July 10th 2024This series looks to discuss several topics around these infections including diagnosis, treatment, challenges in managing UTIs in patients with dementia and neurogenic bladders, antibiotic resistance, and considerations for patients and caregiver engagement.
Dupilumab safe, effective for up to 1 year for atopic dermatitis in infants, preschool children
May 3rd 2024According to new study data presented at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, dupilumab (dupixent; Sanofi and Regeneron) demonstrated positive safety and efficacy results for up to 1 year in infants and preschool-age children with atopic dermatitis.
Mothers with high BMI less likely to breastfeed
March 15th 2024Mothers who are overweight or obese are more likely to breastfeed for shorter durations or not breastfeed at all when compared to mothers of normal weight, according to new research presented in a poster session at the NAPNAP 2024 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.
Implementing early autism screening into your practice
October 25th 2023Meghan Harrison, DO; and Brittany Perry, DO, discuss including early autism screening in the primary health care setting, following their session presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, held in Washington DC.
Negotiating to get paid what you deserve
October 25th 2023Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, shares tips and aspects of her session, "How to Ensure You Will Be Paid What You’re Worth," presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, in this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview.
Implementing social and emotional screening tools in your practice
October 24th 2023In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Marian F. Earls, MD, MTS, FAAP, and Kori Flower, MD MS MPH, FAAP, discuss their session "How to Include Screening for Social Emotional Health in Your Practice," presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
How childhood sexual abuse affects adult survivors
October 22nd 2023Varsha M. Puri, DO, shares her latest research on how childhood sexual abuse and incest affect experiences and behaviors in adulthood, which was presented in a poster session at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.