Latest Conference

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Psychopharmacologic agents used in the pediatric population from the perspective of their interactions with receptor targets in the brain and body.

An intervention applied at family care practices shows benefit to tailoring education to both clinicians and medical assistants.

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.

Access to mental health care for youth living in rural areas presents several challenges. Jennifer Marr, DNP, APRN, CNP, PNP-C, explains how a mobile mental health clinic could expand care.

The Tennessee STAT tool was associated with improved primary care provider perspective and confidence to lead, rather than refer, on pediatric autism diagnosis.