Expert Interviews

A discussion and explanation of metatarsus adductus, why screening is important, and the UNFO brace for treatment.

Wendy Ripple, MD, provides suggestions for sunscreens in the pediatric population.

As children head outside for summer, providers can remind parents of some staple sun safety tips.

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

Data from the ongoing phase 1/2 CHORD trial was presented at the ASGCT annual conference.

Carissa M. Baker-Smith, MD, MPH, explains how a multidisciplinary team works together to diagnose and treat hypertension, as well as obesity in children.

A recap of the American College of Cardiology meeting and discussion of obesity and hypertension in the pediatric population.

A discussion based on an FDA-cleared objective ADHD diagnostic test developed by Qbtech.

Perry Roy, MD, explains how an FDA-cleared objective test can assist in an ADHD diagnosis.

A discussion regarding current substance use trends for youth in the United States.

Allison Scott, DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, reviews the updated breastfeeding guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Psychopharmacologic agents used in the pediatric population from the perspective of their interactions with receptor targets in the brain and body.

Juanita Mora, MD, breaks down the FDA approval of benralizumab as an add-on maintenance therapy among patients with severe asthma aged 6 to 11 years.

Natasha Hoyte, MPH, CPNP-PC, explains how important PrEP and PEP in school health programs can be for youth, and the crucial role awareness plays.

Lauren Flagg, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, discusses severe refractory status asthmaticus based on a session presented at the NAPNAP National Conference.

Chris Kyper, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC, breaks down characteristics of Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, an uncommon adverse reaction to heparin.

A discussion of human trafficking awareness and what primary care providers can do to spot red flags and implement evidence-based knowledge.

Sally Humphrey, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, discusses current technology to treat youth with diabetes. Humphrey highlights continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) and how they have evolved and improved.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, provided a review and reminder of the CDC immunization recommendations and schedule during her session at the 45th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.

Ashley Gyura, DNP, CPNP-PC, provides updates presented at the 2024 NAPNAP National Conference, highlighting antiviral therapeutics for influenza, COVID-19, and herpes, among others.

What genetic red flags are associated with congenital heart disease? Jennifer Joiner, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC, joined Contemporary Pediatrics at the 45th NAPNAP National Conference to discuss the answer.

Traci Gonzales, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, explains her session presented at the 2024 NAPNAP National Conference, highlighting the ability to diagnose and manage uncommon causes of chronic respiratory symptoms.

Access to mental health care for youth living in rural areas presents several challenges. Jennifer Marr, DNP, APRN, CNP, PNP-C, explains how a mobile mental health clinic could expand care.

Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, believes behavioral health is currently at the forefront of pediatric health care and explains how simple questions can lead to better care for a child.

Scott Ceresnak, MD, explains ways AI technology could be useful when it comes to pediatric cardiology, though he states "big" research data is needed to generate pediatric specific algorithms.

How effective can wearable technology with features designed for adults be for children when it comes to arrhythmias? Scott Ceresnak, MD, helps provide the answer in this Contemporary Pediatrics interview.

Samantha Olson, MPH, explains the important role of a strong recommendation for maternal influenza vaccination.

Deborah Persaud, MD, details results from her study that aimed to reduce HIV reservoirs in neonates with very early antiretroviral therapy.

Samantha Olson, MPH, breaks down a study highlighting the effectiveness of maternal influenza vaccination and its respective association with influenza-related hospitalizations in infants.

Deborah Persaud, MD, discusses the background and lead-up to her study examining very early ART in neonates born with HIV-1 and if this treatment could be a step towards ART-free treatment.