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“Our study highlights the widespread nature of period poverty and the need for broad actions," said co-senior study author Meleah Boyle, PhD MPH at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

Infants were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood if there were only fed breast milk during birth hospitalization, per a study presented at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

A recent study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition, sheds light on the connection between skin conditions and sleep disturbances in infants and toddlers, highlighting itchy skin as a significant factor, even in the absence of atopic

Our editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, previews some of the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, taking place right now in Orlando, Florida.

A study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference finds children with disabilities in foster care face lower permanency rates and higher mortality risks, calling for specialized support and interventions.

A study presented at the AAP 2024 National Conference & Exhibition finds Black infants are 40% more likely to die from congenital heart disease than White infants, highlighting persistent racial health disparities.

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.

Investigators aimed to assess effectiveness of early and continuous enrichment intervention on motor, cognitive, and functional skills in infants with CP.

Across all age groups, obesity rates increased during the pandemic and decreased in the post-pandemic period (P < 0.01).

A poster session evaluated early evidence from the randomized controlled iREACH trial.

A discussion of outpatient management and treatment of eating disorders in youth patients, plus the importance of a multidisciplinary team throughout the process.

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

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.