Dupilumab safe, effective for up to 1 year for atopic dermatitis in infants, preschool children
May 3rd 2024Pediatric Academic Societies
According to new study data presented at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, dupilumab (dupixent; Sanofi and Regeneron) demonstrated positive safety and efficacy results for up to 1 year in infants and preschool-age children with atopic dermatitis.
Primary care digital innovations in type 1 diabetes
March 27th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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.
Screening for perinatal mental health disorders
March 21st 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Cynthia Chew, DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, assistant professor, University of Pittsburgh, breaks down her session, "The Why and How of Screening for Perinatal Mental Health Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care," presented at NAPNAP 2024.
Congenital heart disease and associated genetic red flags
March 20th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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.
Importance of the ability to diagnose and manage rare pulmonary conditions
March 19th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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.
Examples of endocrine emergencies in the ICU with Lara Smith, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
March 18th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Lara Smith, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, provides case-based examples of endocrine emergencies in the pediatric ICU, based on her session presented at the 45th NAPNAP National Conference.
Post-Discharge Instructional Video Could Help Parents Manage Pediatric Fevers
March 16th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
A novel instructional video tool was shown to effectively inform parents and guardians on fever etiology and care strategies in children being discharged from the pediatric emergency department.