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Nikta Forghani, MD, explains when irregular menstrual cycles warrant evaluation and how pediatricians can identify PCOS and relative energy deficiency.

Christina Boull, MD, explains how pediatricians can recognize dermatologic conditions in darker skin tones and address pigment changes and treatment gaps.

Christina Boull, MD, shares recommendations for infant skin care, including choosing gentle cleansers, avoiding irritants, and supporting the skin barrier.

Hai D. Nguyen-Tran, MD, discusses clinical signs, neurologic warning symptoms, supportive care, and preventing the spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, FAAP, explains how pediatricians can address misinformation through empathetic communication and community engagement.

Antibiotics, food preservatives, and lost farm and pet exposure have reshaped the infant microbiome — and Jarvinen-Seppo predicts the next decade will finally tell us what to do about it.

At AAP 2026, Justin Wheeler, MD, discussed bowel cleanouts, maintenance therapy, and behavioral strategies for managing constipation in children.

Justin Wheeler, MD, explains how pediatricians can identify constipation across age groups and distinguish overflow incontinence from diarrhea.

At AAP 2026, Stephen Bondi, JD, MD, FAAP, outlined steps pediatricians should take after receiving notice of a malpractice claim.

Stephen Bondi, JD, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric malpractice risks and the importance of relationships and communication when adverse events occur.

At AAP 2026, Peter Lio, MD, discussed distinguishing allergic and inflammatory skin conditions and when pediatricians should seek specialty care.

Mark R. Corkins, MD, CNSC, FASPEN, AGAF, FAAP, reviews where pediatric probiotic evidence is strongest, why product quality varies, and which children should avoid them.

At AAP 2026, Carmen Tong, DO, discussed evaluating pediatric urinary symptoms and why behavioral strategies often come before medication.

Knowing when to stop restricting a breastfeeding mother's diet — and when to start peanut and egg — puts clinicians in genuinely tricky territory. Jarvinen-Seppo walks through both decision points.

Brittany S. Bruggeman, MD, reviews teplizumab (Tzield), islet autoantibody screening, and automated insulin delivery, and how pediatricians can help families.

Sean T. O'Leary, MD, MPH, outlines 2026-2027 AAP influenza, COVID-19, and RSV guidance.

At AAP 2026, Rana Hamdy, MD, discussed when to test children for group A strep, antibiotic selection, and strategies to improve prescribing.

Bianca Edison, MD, MS, FAAP, FAMSSM, explains why e-bike injuries were more severe than e-scooter injuries and how pediatricians can open safety conversations.

From atopic dermatitis to food allergy, breastfeeding is tied to protective effects — but the underlying immune mechanisms are still being pieced together. Jarvinen-Seppo shares her own research on breast milk antibodies.

Jonathan Miller, MD, discusses earlier HPV vaccination, individualized conversations with hesitant families, and strategies to improve vaccine uptake.

Jonathan Miller, MD, discusses factors behind lagging HPV vaccination rates and how pediatricians can address common parent concerns.

Sleep specialist Rashi Kochhar, MD, explains how consistent bedtimes and wake times can support adequate sleep and daytime functioning during the school year.

Consistent sleep schedules can ease the back-to-school transition for children and teens

Adding questions about routines and predictability may provide pediatricians with a broader picture of childhood adversity and mental health risk.

Researchers found that childhood unpredictability provided additional information about mental health risk beyond conventional ACEs screening.

Formula can't fully replicate what breast milk provides for the gut microbiome — but the gap may be narrower than clinicians think. Here's what the data show.

Tallie Z. Baram, MD, talks about how adding a measure of childhood unpredictability to ACEs screening may help pediatricians identify children at risk for mental health problems.

Bifidobacteria don't just live in the gut — they send chemical signals that train the immune system. Jarvinen-Seppo explains the mechanisms linking metabolites to immune tolerance.

Infant-type bifidobacteria are considered keystone gut commensals — but newer data suggest they're becoming less common. Jarvinen-Seppo unpacks why, and what's driving the shift.

A content analysis of 159 picture books found food often symbolized family connection and culture more than nutrition alone, according to Carol Duh-Leong, MD, MPP.