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An inside look on the dupilumab approvalAmy Paller, MD, sits down to answer important questions on the FDA approval of dupilumab for patients aged 6 months to 5 years.
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How to talk to your patients about weight issuesWhat is the best way to bring up this often-sensitive topic so that children and caregivers can work together for optimal health outcomes?
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A newborn with fever and tremorsIn a newborn nursery, a newborn boy shows signs of irritability, high tone, and tremors on day of life 1. His mother’s past medical history is significant for preeclampsia, previous opiate and cocaine abuse, and current tobacco use and she was incarcerated during the pregnancy. What's the diagnosis?
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Atypical presentations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae amid a local outbreakM pneumoniae infection is not a reportable disease, and testing is often not performed in the outpatient setting, limiting estimates of clinical prevalence and delaying recognition of community epidemics.
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How COVID-19 may impact malpractice lawsuitsCOVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.
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Prenatal teledentistry: because oral-systemic health links begin in the wombMargaret Scarlett, DDS, and Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, outline how a mother's oral health can affect the oral health of her unborn child, and how teledentistry can help mothers access the care they need for themselves and their children.
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Allergies, asthma, and climate changeWhat does climate change mean for allergies and asthma in children?
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Pediatric hepatitis levels remain consistent with pre-pandemic levelsHepatitis-associated emergency department visits and hospitalizations, liver transplantations, and adenovirus stool testing results in pediatric patients were not found to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Supporting mental and behavioral health for elementary school childrenBack-to-school season impacts children's mental health. Discover strategies for parents to support emotional well-being and resilience in elementary students.
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Jonathan Miller, MD, on how pediatric influenza deaths highlight importance of vaccination, early recognitionPediatric flu deaths underscore risks for healthy children and highlight importance of annual vaccination and early recognition.
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Anger hurts your team’s performance and health, and yours tooAnger in health care affects both patients and professionals with rising violence and negative health outcomes, but understanding its triggers and applying de-escalation techniques can help manage this pervasive issue.
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Mona Shahriari, MD previews Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis 2025Mona Shahriari, MD, discusses how RAD 2025 can equip providers with tools to improve atopic dermatitis outcomes.
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Effects of insufficient sleep on behavior and emotional regulation in childrenGetting enough sleep each day is critical to children’s health. It supports mental and physical growth.
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Epidural bleeding in an infant with hemophiliaA 7-month-old male with severe hemophilia A (less than 1% factor VIII [FVIII] activity) presented to his pediatrician with fussiness and inability to sleep for 3 days. He had received his influenza vaccine 3 days earlier. What's the diagnosis?
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Kangaroo care in the neonatal intensive care unitKangaroo care is a cheap, effective intervention to improve outcomes in preterm and low-birth weight infants.
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Is there a link between adult-onset heart failure and preterm birth?A higher risk of adult-onset heart failure was found in this Swedish study that investigated its association with singleton live births before 37 weeks gestation.
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Diagnosis and treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromeHere is what pediatric health care providers need to know about this often debilitating disorder.
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Special Report: Future Directions for STI Diagnosis and TreatmentExplore how family-centered care and early intervention in STI prevention can transform pediatric health outcomes for future generations.
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Healing the young athlete with OTC medicationsA variety of nonprescription treatments, supplements, and patches can alleviate pain for children and adolescents.
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Bully bullae in a toddler spreads across the bodyYou are asked to evaluate a healthy 19-month-old boy with a history of recurrent blisters on his arms and legs for over a year that have now spread to his face. The blisters scab over quickly, ulcerate, and heal with post-inflammatory pigmentary changes. What's the diagnosis?
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Who cares for the caregivers?I have been left to wonder, how does being a caregiver affect the health of the caregiver and what how does our system dysfunction play into that effect?
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Key Takeaways for Screening and Diagnosis of T1DKimberly Simmons, MD, provides resources for patients with T1D, and key takeaways for pediatricians screening for and diagnosing T1D in pediatric patients.
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Epidural bleeding in an infant with hemophiliaA 7-month-old male with severe hemophilia A (less than 1% factor VIII [FVIII] activity) presented to his pediatrician with fussiness and inability to sleep for 3 days. He had received his influenza vaccine 3 days earlier. What's the diagnosis?
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HCPs can play an important role in addressing the US infant formula shortageWhen breastfeeding is not an option, caregivers will turn to infant formulas to meet their child’s nutritional needs.
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Zika-based therapy for metastatic neuroblastoma with Tamarah Westmoreland, MD and Joseph Mazar, PhDA PAS 2025 study by Mazar and Westmoreland shows Zika virus can eliminate both local and distant tumors in neuroblastoma mouse models.
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Subgaleal hematoma after takedown of braided hairA previously healthy 2-year-old African American female with braids presented to our hospital with 2 days of right-sided face and head swelling. What's the diagnosis?
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Experts discuss importance of vaccination prior to school yearAs families prepare for a new school year, pediatricians are essential in helping parents navigate immunization schedules and school requirements and ensuring vaccine confidence.
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A toddler with a pruritic rashYou are asked to evaluate a healthy 2-year-old girl who has developed a mildly pruritic rash with erythematous plaques, some with silvery-white scale, in the vulvovaginal area 3 months ago. What's the diagnosis?
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Ellen Fremion, MD: Transitioning youth with complex needs to adult care requires early planningEllen Fremion, MD, outlines strategies to support smooth transitions from pediatric to adult care, stressing early planning and strong collaboration.
