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Panama’s switch to the 9-valent HPV vaccine promises greater protection and reduced cancer rates, preventing thousands of HPV-related cases and deaths.

Melissa Fickey, MD, explains TMS therapy for major depressive disorder, and highlights key positive data for NeuroStar TMS Therapy, which was presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) meeting in Seattle, Washington.

Octavio Ramilo, MD, joins us to discuss new clesrovimab phase 2b/3 study data presented at IDWeek 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

There were no treatment or RSV-related deaths during the study.

"The magnitude of benefit, trajectory of symptomatic improvement, and dependency on the number of treatment sessions showed a treatment effect similar to that found in adults," stated study authors.

The ongoing challenges of mental health, artificial intelligence, and the addressing of social determinants of health are key themes of pediatric health care are topics of discussion with Matthew Davis, MD, FAAP in this video interview.

Brittany Bruggeman, MD, emphasizes that many patients with type 1 diabetes are unaware of the availability of advanced technologies like CGMs and automated insulin delivery systems.

John Loiselle, MD, discusses careful pediatric exams, the growing use of ultrasound in emergency departments, and the rise of mental health cases affecting care.

Brittany Bruggeman, MD, highlighted the ability to predict type 1 diabetes months to years in advance through islet autoantibodies, and how the pediatrician can play a role.

Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, discusses common causes of pediatric joint pain, serious red flags, and the importance of timely diagnosis of conditions like JIA and silent uveitis.

This week, take a look at several video interviews with experts from the 2024 AAP meetings, all in one place.

Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses California's AB 899 law requiring baby food heavy metal testing, urging a balance between safety and maintaining nutrition quality.

Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, shares tips on distinguishing mechanical vs inflammatory joint pain in children, emphasizing timing, activity, and key physical exam maneuvers.

Rana Hamdy, MD, discussed her session at the 2024 AAP meeting, highlighting treatment duration with antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia as well as the importance of understanding amoxicillin allergy.

John Loiselle, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric musculoskeletal injuries, focusing on growth plates and age-specific anatomy at the 2024 AAP Conference.

Lori Byron, MD, emphasizes the harmful effects of extreme heat and wildfire smoke on children's health, urging education, sustainability, and collective action.

Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses the growing issue of childhood obesity in the United States and the benefits of new weight management medications.

A look into CDC numbers for increasing pertussis cases in the United States, along with commentary from our editor-in-chief, Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS.