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New contraceptive options and counseling strategies aim to improve adolescent access and address patient-specific needs presentedat AAP 2025.

Universal screening during well visits improved asthma detection and revealed high rates of poor housing quality linked to asthma symptoms.

Hands-on menstruation education fosters confidence, reduces stigma, and equips adolescents with practical skills for menstrual health.

EMS calls for opioid exposures are increasing among pre-teens, with younger children showing higher acuity than older adolescents.

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy reduced infection, stillbirth, and preterm birth risks without increased adverse maternal outcomes.

AAP 2025 heads to Denver with 10,000+ attendees, a keynote by Dr. Glaucomflecken, and 260+ sessions tackling top issues in pediatric care.

A quick look into some of the top sessions occurring at the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, being held from September 26-30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

Watch some of our top clips from a number of discussions with experts who presented at PAS 2025.

In this article, we recap our top stories, expert interviews, and Q+A discussions from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

A PAS 2025 study by Mazar and Westmoreland shows Zika virus can eliminate both local and distant tumors in neuroblastoma mouse models.

New research led by Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAP, showed that 10.6% of newborns have iron deficiency, supporting a push for earlier screening.

"We've updated our internal clinical pathways to recommend 5 days for kids hospitalized with uncomplicated pneumonia," Cotter noted.

At PAS 2025, Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD, presented data showing cannabis use sharply increases odds of depression and suicidal behavior in youth.

New model refines prevalence estimates, reduces misdiagnoses compared to the current coding system.

A recent study found reduced preterm birth, complications, and NICU use in large Tennessee Medicaid cohort.

Jennifer Nestor, MD, evaluated a digital stethoscope to validate pediatric breath sound recordings for potential machine learning algorithm development.

Study finds education from multiple sources increases parent inquiry about firearms.

New data from national survey highlights disparities and need for focused prevention strategies.