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Lower-extremity nodules in a 2-year-old girlA 2-year-old girl presents with an itchy, bilateral leg rash. Additionally, the child had several bruises that felt like "hard welts" and were warm to the touch. What's the diagnosis?
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Novel triple-combination acne treatment shows early, significant resultsInvestigators explore the effectiveness of new combination therapies to address the multifactorial pathophysiology of acne vulgaris.
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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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FDA approves Dyanavel XR for ADHD treatment in kids 6 and olderIn a clinical study of healthy adults, Dyanavel XR tablets were deemed to be bioequivalent to amphetamine extended-release oral suspension in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Return to sports for adolescents and children after recovery from COVID-19Coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) is often mild, but can lead to cardiovascular harm. Ensuring the safe return to sports by affected children will be a necessity.
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The challenge of virtual learningWith the impending return to in-person learning, it is time to address the challenges and limitations children and families faced with virtual learning over the past several months.
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Altered mental state in a 2-year-old boyA 26-month-old boy presents for mild altered mental status and balance issues following a fall the day before. There was no loss of consciousness or vomiting but he subsequently complained of left-sided head pain. What's the diagnosis?
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Hormonal contraception’s effect on adolescent bone healthHormonal implants are generally thought to be safe for bone, although whether a young adolescent would reach their genetically determined PBM while using a contraceptive implant is not known.
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A 9-year-old boy presents with neck massA 9-year-old boy was seen for follow-up of a neck mass noted several years earlier. He first presented with this finding at 3 years of age, when during an otherwise unremarkable examination, he became upset, and a protuberant swelling was noted in the anterior aspect of the right side of his neck. What's the diagnosis?
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Chronic care management: Increase the value of your practice!As primary care providers, pediatricians often manage children with multiple chronic conditions. Knowing how to code properly for chronic care management (CCM) of these patients will ensure proper reimbursement for CCM services.
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A new diagnostic paradigm for celiac diseaseSince the middle of the 20th century and into the 21st century, the incidence of celiac disease has been rising significantly throughout the Western world. Here is what you need to know about this autoimmune condition.
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RX Review: Emerging research shaping the future of food allergy care in 2025In the final part of this 5-part series, panelists discuss new allergy treatments such as Xolair, early immunotherapy, and their broader impact.
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How to identify common pediatric vulvar conditionsUnderstanding signs, symptoms helps determine the best treatment regimen.
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Research finds non-allergic rhinoconjunctivitis phenotypes in children with asthmaAllergic sensitization was more prominent in severe phenotypes but did not explain seasonal differences.
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Advancements in FDA approvals for pediatric obesity treatmentGLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
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Vaccine development: What every pediatrician should knowThis article discusses the process of vaccine development, and how health care personnel can confidently discuss the subject with parents and patients.
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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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Four-year-old with itchy, red, painful hands following snow exposureThe child was otherwise healthy with no prior severe medical issues, and he did not present with COVID-19 symptoms. Can you diagnose this child based on the case below?
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Worsening acne after isotretinoin treatment in an adolescent girlA healthy 17-year-old girl with inflammatory acne had failed to respond to topical tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, and oral minocycline. What's the diagnosis?
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Attracting staff during the great resignationStrategies practices can use to attract skilled workers to their open positions
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A case of shin guard dermatitis?A healthy 14-year old boy was evaluated for an intensely pruritic shin rash that developed 2 weeks prior and had been treated with oral antibiotics for 10 days.
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Health leaders devoting more money to defend against cyber attacksAttacks are having an effect on care delivery, according to a cybersecurity study.
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1-month-old boy with annular, red plaques on his scalp and faceCan you diagnose this month's dermatology case?
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Considering anger among health care professionalsIt is an uncomfortable emotion that is often suppressed—but potent.
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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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A case of acute psychosis that will make your head spinA 12-year-old previously healthy male was transferred to a children's hospital from a psychiatric unit for new onset psychosis and an abnormal electroencephalogram. What's the diagnosis?
