Sports nutrition 101: What young athletes should eat and drink
Discover essential nutrition tips for young athletes to enhance performance, hydration, and recovery before, during, and after sports activities.
FDA approves first generic iron sucrose injection for iron deficiency anemia in CKD
FDA approves first generic iron sucrose injection for treating iron deficiency anemia in CKD patients aged 2 years and older.
FDA approves brensocatib to treat adolescents with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Brensocatib was granted FDA priority review in February 2025 for the small molecule, oral, reversible inhibitor.
FDA accepts priority review for gepotidacin as oral treatment for gonorrhea
FDA accepts priority review of gepotidacin, a first-in-class oral antibiotic, for treating uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea in patients ≥12 years.
A brief review of primary care resources and toolkits for the stimulant shortage
Explore essential resources and toolkits for managing the ongoing stimulant medication shortage affecting ADHD treatment and patient care.
Adolescent stimulant use, inhaled insulin, asthma reminders, and more
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Empowering children with disabilities: A pediatrician’s guide to breaking financial and health barriers with ABLE accounts
Pediatricians empower families of children with disabilities by promoting ABLE accounts, enhancing financial security and access to essential resources.
Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, Richard Wong, DO, break down asthma in the classroom
Richard J. Wong, DO, and Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, outline strategies for controlling asthma as kids head back to school.
Supporting mental and behavioral health for elementary school children
Back-to-school season impacts children's mental health. Discover strategies for parents to support emotional well-being and resilience in elementary students.
Michael Haller, MD, discusses inhaled insulin and Afrezza data for type 1 diabetes
Manufacturer MannKind has submitted a supplemental Biologics Application to the FDA for its inhaled insulin Afrezza.
Congenital ear lesion in a 10-year-old girl
Can you guess the diagnosis?
Pediatric obesity drug use increased after AAP guideline
Pharmacotherapy use for pediatric obesity rose after AAP’s 2023 guidelines, though overall rates remain low compared to nutrition counseling.
Adolescents: Medical use for prescription stimulants increase, nonmedical use decreases
Findings may help guide clinicians and policymakers in balancing the risks and benefits of stimulant prescribing in adolescent populations, according to the study authors.
Clinical findings in bite wounds and importance in identifying child maltreatment
In this paper, we provide several cases of human bite injuries, juxtaposed with cases of bite injuries from common animals.
Planning and communication: Keys to helping children with asthma in school
Pediatric experts emphasize the importance of asthma action plans, medication readiness, and school-based support to help children with asthma stay healthy and active during the academic year.
FDA approves tocilizumab-anoh for CRS in patients 2 years and older
The expanded label of tocilizumab-anoh now includes treatment for patients aged 2 years and older with cytokine release syndrome (CRS).
FDA approves fremanezumab-vfrm for migraine prevention in children aged 6 years, older
The indication approved is for children aged 6 years and older who weigh at least 45 kg (99 lbs) for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine.
Managing mental health between specialist visits with Elizabeth Reichert, PhD
Psychologist Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, encourages primary care providers to use validation and connection to support mental health during routine visits.
Study: Intensive nurse home services did not reduce adverse outcome likelihood
Though intensive nurse home services did not change outcomes in this South Carolina study, authors noted more research is needed on a larger scale to determine influence on adverse outcomes.
Q&A: A deep dive into influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy
The authors of a recent study on flu-linked necrotizing encephalopathy in children give a deep dive into their findings and the biggest takeaways from the study.
Experts discuss importance of vaccination prior to school year
As families prepare for a new school year, pediatricians are essential in helping parents navigate immunization schedules and school requirements and ensuring vaccine confidence.
Flu-linked necrotizing encephalopathy in children carries high risks
A US study finds influenza-associated necrotizing encephalopathy in children has high mortality and disability, underscoring need for early care.
Aligning vaccinations with the start of a new school year
Puzzler poll: Can you identify this bite?
Despite their frequency, it can be challenging to distinguish between types of bites. Can you identify the source of this bite mark?
Media and mental health, hemophilia approval, July FDA recap, and more
CDC: Kindergarten vaccination decreases, exemptions increase
New CDC data show fewer kindergartners are fully vaccinated as exemption rates increased during the 2024-2025 school year.
FDA news in pediatrics: July 2025
A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from July 2025.
Top 5 pediatric health headlines you missed in July 2025
Take a quick look at everything you may have missed last month, including the top FDA approvals and latest clinical updates.
FDA approves concizumab-mtci for hemophilia A/B without inhibitors in patients 12 years and older
The FDA approved concizumab-mtci (Alhemo; Novo Nordisk) for hemophilia A/B without inhibitors, offering once-daily subcutaneous prophylaxis that significantly reduces bleeding rates.
Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, talks media exposure and mental health
Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, shares practical tips for pediatricians to help families monitor teen media use and recognize early signs of anxiety.
