Expert Interviews

Danielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC, discussed key updates from the 2024 IDSA guideline on diagnosing complicated intra-abdominal infections, emphasizing ultrasound as the preferred imaging modality.

Karen Y. Capusan, DNP, CPNP-PC, explored RSV’s shifting epidemiology, seasonal trends, and new vaccines’ role in reducing hospitalizations at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

At the 2025 NAPNAP Conference in Chicago, Jessica Spruit, DNP, CPNP-AC, FAANP, discussed the AAP's first clinical practice guideline on opioid prescribing.

Bobbie Monaco, MSN, CPNP-PC, provided a recap of her NAPNAP session regarding period poverty, and called for continued advocacy and awareness in the United States and globally.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, comments on the ongoing measles outbreaks and encourages advocation for vaccines and accurate information.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, highlighted key updates on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference.

Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP, comments on the FDA's recent selection of the 2025-2026 influenza vaccine compositions, without the CDC's ACIP meeting and FDA's VRBPAC meeting.

In the final part of this 5-part series, panelists discuss new allergy treatments such as Xolair, early immunotherapy, and their broader impact.

In part 4 of this 5-part series, panelists discuss gaps in pediatric food allergy care, stressing better diagnosis, education, and management.

In part 3 of this 5-part series, panelists discuss the recent Neffy approval, oral immunotherapy, and Xolair’s role in allergy management.

In part 2 of this 5-part series, panelists discuss confusion in food allergy diagnosis and the need for better medical education.

In part 1 of this 5-part series, panelists discuss early allergen introduction, oral immunotherapy, and Xolair for food allergy.

Mary Koslap-Petraco highlighted the need to address vaccine hesitancy, catch up on immunizations, and build trust with parents at the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, explained why the yearly conference is important for both providers and pediatric patients.

Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, reacts to the recent cancelations of the ACIP and VRBPAC and comments on the potential down stream effects.

At the 2025 NAPNAP National Conference, Maureen Madden, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, FCCM, FAAN, provides the key takeaways and recommendations for glycemic control guidance, updated in 2024.

Jay T. Rubinstein, MD, PhD, highlighted promising CHORD trial data showing that DB-OTO gene therapy has led to hearing improvements in treated participants.

Panelists discuss the current treatment landscape for atopic dermatitis, noting significant advances in biologics and systemic therapies, and share optimism about the future of management, highlighting ongoing research and the potential for more targeted, personalized treatments to improve patient outcomes.

"Vaccines are our absolute best defense for protecting people of all ages against many serious infectious diseases," Tan said in a statement as president of IDSA.

Panelists discuss offering guidance to parents and caregivers experiencing atopic dermatitis for the first time, emphasizing the importance of education on managing flare-ups, proper skin care routines, and setting realistic treatment expectations while also seeking support from health care professionals to navigate the challenges of the condition.

Panelists discuss when to consider adding or switching agents for atopic dermatitis, highlighting alternative treatments for pediatric patients such as biologics and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, and emphasize the importance of tailoring treatment decisions based on efficacy and patient response, citing studies such as Blauvelt 2023, Keow & Abu-Hilal 2024, and JADE EXTEND. They also explore emerging systemic agents such as nemolizumab (IL-31 receptor antagonist) and rocatinlimab (anti-OX40), which have the potential to significantly affect treatment approaches based on promising early trial results.

“In some cases, that meant that we could actually go after the primary pathology or the primary cause of the condition in a way that we never would have thought of before."

Panelists discuss the prevalence of treatment-refractory moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, noting factors such as intolerance or inability to use high-potency topical agents as common reasons for treatment failure, and emphasize the importance of considering alternative agents or switching treatments when necessary, particularly in pediatric patients, with biologics and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors being key options as evidenced by studies such as Blauvelt 2023, Keow & Abu-Hilal 2024 , and JADE EXTEND.

Panelists discuss treatment expectations for newer systemic agents, highlighting data on efficacy onset and persistence, including rapid improvement in pruritus with dupilumab by week 2 (SOLO trials), early Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) and Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI)-75 improvement with lebrikizumab by week 2 to 4 (ADvocate trials), and EASI-75 improvement with tralokinumab by week 4 (ECZTRA 6 trial), emphasizing the importance of setting realistic expectations with patients and caregivers regarding the onset of action and duration of treatment.

Genetic research is revealing that up to 35% of cerebral palsy cases have an identifiable genetic cause, leading to earlier diagnoses and potential precision medicine treatments.

Peter S. Jensen, MD, comments on the challenges primary health care providers may face when it comes to mental health treatment in pediatrics, and provides screening tools to consider to combat these challenges.

In this discussion, leading experts weigh in on the importance of scientific integrity, proactive advocacy, and the crucial role of vaccinations in pediatric health.

Panelists discuss managing comorbidities and mitigating atopic march in adolescent and adult patients, focusing on the importance of early intervention and coordinated care to prevent the progression of atopic diseases and improve long-term health outcomes.

Panelists discuss the role of newer agents, including biologics/monoclonal antibodies (dupilumab, tralokinumab, lebrikizumab) and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (abrocitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib), in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, emphasizing their effectiveness in improving outcomes for patients who do not have adequate control with conventional therapies.

Panelists discuss the 2023 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/ American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI/ACAAI) Joint Task Force guidelines, highlighting treatment options with strong recommendations and high certainty of evidence, including biologics/monoclonal antibodies (dupilumab, tralokinumab, lebrikizumab) and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (abrocitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib) for atopic dermatitis management.