Kirsi Jarvinen-Seppo, MD, PhD, of the University of Rochester Medical Center, walks through how the infant gut microbiome develops, the roles of breastfeeding, formula, and bifidobacteria in shaping immune tolerance, and what clinicians should know about complementary feeding, allergenic food introduction, and emerging microbiome research.
An expert discusses comprehensive advancements in atopic dermatitis management, emphasizing early and accurate diagnosis, patient-centered assessment, and practical severity evaluation tools. She also discusses proactive, personalized treatment strategies that prioritize updated nonsteroidal therapies; the importance of careful topical steroid use; holistic patient education; coordinated care with timely dermatology referrals; and addressing diverse presentations—especially in underserved and darker-skinned populations—to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.
An expert pediatrician discusses influenza vaccination for the pediatric population. He provides an overview of recommendations and different formulations of vaccines, as well as addresses vaccine hesitancy among guardians.
Gary Marshall, MD, provides expert guidance on vaccine technology for pediatric patients with influenza.
An expert in infectious diseases among children discusses the burden of influenza among pediatric populations, the different types of flu vaccines, and the common challenges faced when getting the flu vaccine to children.
Expert dermatologists highlight a patient case and discuss the importance of collaborative and multidisciplinary care in pediatric patients suffering from atopic dermatitis.
Experts in psychiatry discuss updates in the management of pediatric ADHD, highlighting a recent therapeutic approval and the clinical practice implications.
Elaine M. Apperson, MD, provides key insights on the screening, diagnosis, and management of type 1 diabetes in patients.
An expert in diabetes care and education discusses considerations in the management of hypoglycemia and diabetes in school aged children.