Expert Interviews

Druhan L. Howell, MD, discusses how new data on once-daily tapinarof show early, sustained improvements in itch and sleep outcomes.

A study found that cannabis use was associated with a doubled risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders.

Jolanta Bernatoniene, MD, PhD, discusses data showing oral berotralstat significantly reduces moderate and severe attacks in children with hereditary angioedema.

From 2010 to 2022, urban hospitals expanded access to advanced neonatal services while rural communities experienced a net loss.

Suicide rates and attempts among Black youth have surged over the past decade, highlighting critical risk factors and the need for proactive screening and community-based prevention strategies.

New research highlights the fluctuating course of pediatric ADHD and the continued role of stimulant medications as first-line therapy.

National survey data show a 35% increase in child mental health conditions since 2016, with one-fourth of households reporting unmet treatment needs.

Economic instability, food insecurity, discrimination, and low social support were associated with increased odds of pediatric long COVID.

New research shows widespread generative AI use among children and teens, prompting questions about potential impacts on social, mental, and sexual development.

Influenza antiviral treatment declined significantly among hospitalized children after COVID-19, highlighting gaps in guideline-recommended care.

Phase 2 data suggest FcRn blockade may reduce maternal IgG and placental antibody transfer in HDFN without excess infant infections.

Open-label data show sustained seizure reduction, stable safety, and improved quality of life in LGS treated with fenfluramine.

A new study finds high rates of neurodevelopmental diagnoses and service use among children undergoing heart surgery in infancy.

Quin Xie, PhD, and Jayne Danska, PhD, highlight increasing rates of type 2 diabetes in youth and suggest that measuring absolute gut bacterial abundance may improve risk prediction.

Part 4 highlights how expanding epinephrine delivery options can reduce barriers, support earlier administration, and improve real-world anaphylaxis outcomes.

In this segment, experts emphasize the importance of giving an infant experiencing anaphylaxis epinephrine at whatever dose may be available rather than delaying treatment.

In the second part of the special report, panelists delink epinephrine use from mandatory emergency department visits.

In the opening segment of this special report, panelists discuss updated anaphylaxis guidelines and early management priorities.

A study found that children exposed to both home dampness and higher PM2.5 levels face a significantly greater risk of asthma.

Sophie Driker, MPH, and Anne CC Lee, MD, MPH, discuss the effectiveness of WHO IMCI clinical signs for detecting sepsis and mortality risk in infants younger than 60 days.

A study found that although trigeminal nerve stimulation was safe for children and adolescents with ADHD, it did not improve symptoms vs sham treatment.

Examine adherence challenges, specialty pharmacy support, and emerging precision medicine approaches in pediatric atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Findings from the ELSA study show that population-based screening using a simple dried blood spot test is highly feasible and well accepted by families.

Giulia M. Muraca, PhD, MPH, and Maya Rajasingham, BSc, discuss new data comparing neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born via second-stage cesarean and assisted vaginal delivery.

Experts urge culturally responsive nutrition counseling, noting the new Dietary Guidelines lack guidance on diverse food traditions and eating patterns.

Experts discuss access, affordability, and equity challenges in applying the new Dietary Guidelines, urging clinicians to reduce guilt and personalize care.

Experts debate stricter added sugar recommendations in the new Dietary Guidelines, stressing practicality, age-specific needs, and personalized counseling.

Experts flag missing pediatric guidance in the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, including infant safety, iron intake, and early nutrition education.

Experts highlight gaps in the new Dietary Guidelines, including fiber, whole grains, plant-based milks, and simplified alcohol guidance.

Experts unpack saturated fat recommendations in the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, highlighting visual misalignment and the need for personalized counseling.