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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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Best practices for recruiting talented staff for your practiceMedical practices must go beyond simply offering competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract new talent and keep their best clinicians and administrative staff working for them.
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Take-Home PointsJoshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19Children who at first did not appear to contract COVID-19 have been found to exhibit a more serious illness that has now been reported worldwide. Two experts offer guidance on recognizing and treating multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
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Necessity for iron deficiency screenings at birth with Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAPNew research led by Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAP, showed that 10.6% of newborns have iron deficiency, supporting a push for earlier screening.
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Navigating the current shortages of pediatric ADHD medicationsUnderstand how to naviate the current shortage of pediatric ADHD medications.
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Incidence, prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis increasing in USIn 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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A case of progressive joint pain and rash in a 5-year-oldA 5-year-old nonverbal boy with autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay presented to the emergency department with bilateral lower-extremity bruising and progressive difficulty ambulating. What's the diagnosis?
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Boy presents with fatigue, minimal responsivity, and diffuse muscle weaknessAn 11-year-old boy with a history of asthma and allergic rhinitis presented to the emergency department (ED) with worsening fatigue, minimal responsivity to external stimuli, and diffuse muscle weakness for 2 months.
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Generalized, eruptive lichen planus in a pediatric patientA healthy 14-year-old boy presented at our dermatology practice with acute onset of an intensely itchy rash that first appeared 2 months prior.
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Biologics to the rescue: changing the treatment paradigm in juvenile idiopathic arthritisThe introduction of novel biologic agents has revolutionized the treatment of the disease in recent years.
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Pediatricians and foster care: A vital roleResearch shows that nearly 80% of foster children have at least 1 significant mental health need.
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Rainbow resilience: Addressing the mental health needs of sexual- and gender-diverse youthResearch has demonstrated that SGDY exhibit significantly elevated incidence of mental health diagnoses and conditions compared with their counterparts, including higher rates of suicidality, depressive and anxiety disorders, and substance misuse.
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Meningococcal ABCWY vaccine meets primary endpoints in phase 3 trialIf approved by the FDA, this 5-in-1 investigational candidate could provide the broadest meningococcal serogroup coverage.
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Update on pediatric COVID-19 vaccination*Co-first authorship was earned, as each equally contributed to the methodical and rigorous review of the literature, writing, and editing of this article.
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The adolescent and the medicine cabinetThe medicine cabinet can be a potential source of prescription drugs for teenagers to misuse. This article offers advice on discussing the hazards of such misuse with adolescents.
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Full case: Infant presents with an asymptomatic pearl-like nodule on the heelInfant is closely monitored at subsequent well visits and rechecked after 3 months, showed full resolution of the skin lesion over the heel area.
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Top 5 pediatric health headlines you missed in August 2025Take a quick look at everything you may have missed this month, including the top FDA approvals and latest clinical updates.
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Dulaglutide effective in children with type 2 diabetesNew research indicates dulaglutide is effective in improving glycemic control in pediatric patients with diabetes.
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Take-Home PointsJoshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
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Not just abortion: How the demise of Roe v Wade may impact fertility careWith the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, there are questions about its impact on fertility care.
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Psychosis in an 18-year-old maleAlex, an 18-year-old male, presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of paranoia, agitation, and disorganized behavior. He had no psychiatric history or prior mental health contact and no known medical conditions.
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Bridging the Gap for T1D ManagementExpert endocrinologists provide final thoughts on addressing unmet needs and improving the management of T1D.
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WATCH: Experts react to the FDA approval of sepiapterin to treat PKUSuzanne Hollander, MS, RD, LDN; and Timothy Tramontana, MD, offer thoughts on newly FDA-approved sepiapterin for PKU.
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Cortical/cerebral visual impairment: Getting to the heart of pediatric vision loss and blindnessRecognition of the source of the brain-based visual disabilities is the key to the early intervention in affected children.
