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Recommendations for compounded hand sanitizers during COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shortage of hand sanitizers and a push to make up the gap with compounded hand sanitizer ensued. Recommendations were released to ensure their efficacy.
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An interview with Dana Suskind, MD, author of Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's PromiseDana Suskind, founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, and professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago in Illinois, discusses her new book, published by Dutton/Penguin, focused on how parents can raise children who are well-developed in their cognitive and socioemotional skills.
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Adolescent in detention center presents with hallucinationsA 17-year-old boy with a history of anxiety was transported from a juvenile detention center for altered mental status, including hallucinations and agitation. What's the diagnosis?
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Mental health is a part of checkupsExperts highlight the importance of mental health screening at well-child visits.
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A case of terra firma—forme dermatosisDuring the evaluation of a healthy 7-year-old boy, an asymptomatic brown “dirt-like” rash is found on the anterior neck. It has progressed over the last 2 months and does not clear with routine bathing and aggressive scrubbing by his mother with soap and water.
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Reactions to the September ACIP meeting surrounding MMRV and COVIDMembers of the Contemporary Pediatrics Editorial Advisory Board react to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' September 2025 meeting.
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Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, highlights positive lebrikizumab-lbkz data for atopic dermatitisLebrikizumab demonstrated efficacy and safety in patients with skin of color and moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in the ADmirable trial. Trial investigator Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, reacts.
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Vesical fissure in a newborn female: A variant of bladder exstrophyDuring a newborn's initial examination, doctors discovered a non-erythematous, midline, suprapubic dimple located 5 cm below the level of the umbilicus. The remainder of the examination was unremarkable. On the second day of life, the newborn had a wet diaper with urine appearing to originate from 2 separate sources, including the dimple. What's the diagnosis?
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Dehydrated infant with fast breathing and sunken anterior fontanelA 9-month-old girl with a history of grunting and poor weight gain for a few months is evaluated in the emergency department for dehydration and respiratory distress. What’s the diagnosis?
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Clinical Pearls for the Management of ALGSExperts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.
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A fever, liver abnormalities, and pancytopeniaA previously healthy 5-week-old former term newborn male presented to the emergency department with the chief complaint of fever ranging from 101-104°F for 2 days. He also had been fussy and not been eating well. The infant remained febrile despite his mother’s administration of Infant Tylenol every 4 hours at home. His mother denied any cough, rhinorrhea, bleeding or bruising, diarrhea, vomiting, and reported stool and urine had been normal. What's the diagnosis?
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Hypothermia and abnormal eye movements in a 5-week-old infantA 5-week-old female infant born at 38 weeks presents to her pediatrician with abnormal eye movements. What’s the diagnosis?
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Facial birthmark and new-onset seizures in infantThe parents of a 3-month-old girl seek medical advice regarding recent seizures and a facial birthmark. What’s the diagnosis?
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RSV prophylaxis: Palivizumab, nirsevimab, and moreCurrent prevention strategies include 2 injectables for infants and young children, namely palivizumab and nirsevimab.
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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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Full case - Anxiety: A diagnosis of exclusionTry to diagnose this patient with a history of receptive-expressive speech disorder and anxiety.
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Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; and Rocco Serrao, MD, react to roflumilast approval for pediatric atopic dermatitisA pair of roflumilast clinical trial investigators react to the FDA approval of the 0.05% formulation to treat atopic dermatitis in children aged 2 to 5 years.
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Pleuropulmonary blastoma in an adolescentA previously healthy 16-year-old female patient presents with intermittent pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath. The night before her symptoms started, she hit her chest on a door after a "fainting" episode.
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Breaking down invasive meningococcal disease vaccines, including PenmenvyAmin Barakat, MD, FAAP, details meningococcal disease vaccines and highlights the recently FDA-approved MenABCWY vaccine from GSK.
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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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Help parents navigate food trends and labelsGuidelines provided by the government and nutrition watchdog organizations can help practitioners teach caregivers about wholesome foods for their children.
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Prioritizing Symptoms in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis TreatmentPanelists discuss how treatment goals should center on the child’s comfort, sleep quality, and emotional well-being, not just visible skin improvement.
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Safe return to school: A call to actionAs fall approaches, one of the biggest questions is: Can children return to school and be in classroom environments that assure health and well-being for all?
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Approaching Prevention and Management of DiabetesDr Elaine M. Apperson shares diabetes prevention strategies and mitigating disease complications in the pediatric population as well as advice for health care practitioners managing the disease.
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Richard Auchus, MD, on how crinecerfont is changing CAH treatmentRichard Auchus, MD, PhD, discusses how crinecerfont is improving CAH care and easing the transition from pediatric to adult management.
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Take-Home Points About COVID-19 Vaccines for Pediatric PatientsDr Muller and Dr Offit provide take-home messages about COVID-19 vaccines for pediatric patients.
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Bridging health care and behavioral science for neurodivergent childrenIntegrating health care and behavioral science transforms experiences for neurodivergent children, reducing anxiety and fostering confidence during medical procedures.
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Obesity in children and the impact of COVID-19As we begin to emerge from the national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatricians may find that the already widespread problem of youth-onset obesity is worse than ever.
