Expert Interviews

Phase 3 SMART trial found clesrovimab was well tolerated in high-risk infants through 2 RSV seasons, with safety comparable to palivizumab.

A pediatric pain specialist says multidisciplinary care and family engagement are key to restoring function in children with chronic pain.

A collaborative mental health program increased pediatricians' diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care.

A pediatric pain specialist says multidisciplinary care and family engagement are key to restoring function in children with chronic pain.

An interventional pain specialist says pediatricians can improve outcomes by recognizing chronic pain early and referring children before disability worsens.

Lisa Swanson, MD, acknowledges that the decision to refer a patient with AD to a dermatologist or allergist is highly individualized, shaped by each pediatric clinician's own comfort level with skin disease.

Lisa Swanson, MD, describes the framework she uses at follow-up visits to judge whether a topical steroid regimen is succeeding.

Lisa Swanson, MD, narrows in on severity assessment tools that are actually practical for a busy pediatrics office, as opposed to the more elaborate scales used in clinical trials.

A scaly patch on a baby's scalp could be cradle cap — or the first sign of a lifelong condition. Lisa Swanson, MD, walks through the exact clues that tell the two apart.

A California study found rising pediatric e-bike injuries, prompting calls for pediatricians to counsel families on safe riding and helmet use.

Pediatric psychologist Jeff Temple, PhD, says healthy routines, parental modeling, and child maturity matter more than screen time alone.

Temple recommends structured back-to-school routines and intentional screen use instead of strict limits to support child well-being.

Olivia Kim-McManus, MD, discusses how personalized antisense therapy reduced seizures and improved development in 2 children with SCN2A-related developmental epileptic encephalopathy.

Joyce Woo, MD, says timely diagnosis, coordinated transfer, and early surgical planning may improve care for newborns with severe congenital heart defects.

Learn how pediatricians can boost RSV protection by listening to parents, addressing hesitancy, and offering safe prevention choices over time.

Pediatric experts share how to boost RSV prevention—listen to parents, tailor

Study highlights prenatal diagnosis gaps and hospital-level factors that may affect timely transfer for newborns with severe congenital heart defects.

Later transfer to a cardiac surgical center was associated with longer hospitalization for newborns with severe congenital heart defects, Joyce Woo, MD, MS, explains.

An adolescent medicine specialist says pediatricians should proactively discuss social media skincare trends to help prevent skin irritation and misinformation.

An adolescent medicine expert says social media skincare routines may increase skin irritation and atopic dermatitis in teens.

Maternal RSV vaccines and infant antibodies curb severe illness, even with reinfections

Learn which infants need RSV monoclonal antibodies, when second-season dosing matters, and why access gaps leave high-risk babies unprotected.

The first infant has been screened in the THRIVE trial evaluating the VIASKIN Peanut Patch as an early intervention for peanut allergy.

THRIVE has begun screening infants aged 6 to 12 months to evaluate whether early treatment with the VIASKIN Peanut Patch can alter peanut allergy.

An expert outlines communication and shared decision-making strategies that support adherence and trust, and describes emerging patient-centered outcomes that are reshaping future care paradigms in pediatric functional constipation and IBS-C.

RSV prevention shifts: maternal vaccines and nirsevimab protect infants when timed right, cutting hospitalizations and closing care gaps.

This episode bridges the gap between clinical trial data and everyday practice, focusing on how pediatricians can systematically ensure no eligible infant falls through the cracks.

A protective lithium coin-cell battery may reduce severe injuries, but experts say prevention and emergency management remain essential.

A new study found a protective lithium coin-cell battery reduced tissue injury, but experts say current emergency treatment should remain unchanged.

Explore the heterogeneity of pediatric functional constipation and IBS-C, the limitations of one-size-fits-all algorithms, and the importance of integrating dietary, behavioral, and psychosocial interventions alongside pharmacologic therapy.