Pediatric Academic Societies

Watch some of our top clips from a number of discussions with experts who presented at PAS 2025.

In this article, we recap our top stories, expert interviews, and Q+A discussions from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

Lea Widdice, MD, details her recent presentation at PAS 2025 on OTC STI testing within pediatrics.

A PAS 2025 study by Mazar and Westmoreland shows Zika virus can eliminate both local and distant tumors in neuroblastoma mouse models.

New research led by Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAP, showed that 10.6% of newborns have iron deficiency, supporting a push for earlier screening.

"We've updated our internal clinical pathways to recommend 5 days for kids hospitalized with uncomplicated pneumonia," Cotter noted.

At PAS 2025, Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD, presented data showing cannabis use sharply increases odds of depression and suicidal behavior in youth.

New model refines prevalence estimates, reduces misdiagnoses compared to the current coding system.

A recent study found reduced preterm birth, complications, and NICU use in large Tennessee Medicaid cohort.

Jennifer Nestor, MD, evaluated a digital stethoscope to validate pediatric breath sound recordings for potential machine learning algorithm development.

Study finds education from multiple sources increases parent inquiry about firearms.

New data from national survey highlights disparities and need for focused prevention strategies.

In addition, data presented at PAS revealed a predictable pharmacokinetic profile in the newborn population, consistent with adult humans.

Shorter antibiotic courses for AOM and CAP in children proved effective across a pediatric health system, according to data presented by Elysha Pifko, MD.

Early antibiotic use before age 2 is linked to higher childhood obesity risk, with timing playing a key role in long-term weight outcomes.

Courtney Nelson, MD, highlights the session she presented at the PAS annual meeting discussing racial and ethnic disparities for influenza vaccine delivery.

Investigators aimed to assess effectiveness of early and continuous enrichment intervention on motor, cognitive, and functional skills in infants with CP.

According 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.

Across all age groups, obesity rates increased during the pandemic and decreased in the post-pandemic period (P < 0.01).

A poster session evaluated early evidence from the randomized controlled iREACH trial.

At the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, held in Washington, DC, from April 27 to May 1, 2023, the impact that air pollution and climate change has on infants was discussed.

A session on what was learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to “pandemic-proof” children and families from future health disasters was presented at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

Reasons why primary care should incorporate the Rapid Interactive Screen Test for autism spectrum disorder were presented during a session at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting held in Washington, DC. 

Jonathan Miller, MD, pediatrician and chief of primary care, pediatrics, at Nemours Children's Health in the Delaware Valley, spoke about the latest data regarding early HPV vaccination in children as young as 9 at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

At the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, presenters provided the benefits of breastfeeding, along with some useful tips for lactation and how to best help your breastfeeding patients.

At the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, a presentation exploring how pediatric clinicians can best use AI in their research.

Contemporary Pediatrics® Editorial Advisory Board Member Steven Selbst, MD, gives a glimpse into some research he was involved in regarding physician burnout at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

Rana Hamdy, MD, discusses being co-chair of a diagnostic stewardship symposium at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, held in Washington, DC from April 27 to May 1.

Contemporary Pediatrics® Editorial Advisory Board Member Steven Selbst, MD, discusses what sessions he is looking forward to the most from this year's Pediatric Academic Societies conference in Washington, DC.

Erica Sood, PhD, Nemours Children’s Health pediatric psychologist, discusses her workshop focused on improving the emotional health of children with chronic conditions, which will be presented at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting held in Washington, DC from April 27 to May 1.