Developing biomarkers for gut and neurological, cognitive functioning associations in children
September 7th 2023In this Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Rob Knight, PhD, discusses translating adult studies into children to determine gut microbiome biomarkers, and how they are associated with neurological and cognitive conditions.
CDC issues health advisory alert after increases in RSV activity
September 6th 2023Due to increased RSV activity observed in Southeastern regions of the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an official Health Alert Network Health Advisory. The CDC recommends that clinicians prepare to implement recently FDA-approved prevention methods.
FDA-cleared tool could assist in diagnosing autism
September 6th 2023The EarliPoint Evaluation has demonstrated positive phase 3 trial results, aiding in autism diagnosis and assessment in children aged 16 to 30 months. Warren Jones, PhD, chief scientific officer and cofounder of EarliTec Diagnostics, Inc., discusses the eye-tracking tool, how it is currently being used, and what could be in store for the future.
FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers after violations
August 31st 2023The FDA inspected each company’s facilities, in which the agency issued inspectional observations and exercised oversight of each firm as recalls were initiated in December 2022, February 2023, and March 2023, respectively, for the removal of products potentially contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii from the marketplace.
Original mRNA vaccines helped protect children against COVID-19-associated ED visits
August 30th 2023According to a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the original COVID-19 monovalent and bivalent vaccines helped reduce emergency department or urgent care encounters for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
How are gut microbiomes and pediatric neurological, cognitive conditions being linked?
August 28th 2023Rob Knight, PhD, Wolfe Endowed Chair in Microbiome Science at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, professor of pediatrics, UCSD, explains how links between gut microbiomes and cognitive and neurological conditions are being researched and what could be ahead for these associations in children.
Wildfires and smoke inhalation: What are the short- and long-term effects?
August 28th 2023Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, reflects on an article about wildfire inhalation and children, published in our August 2023 issue, and provides pediatric nurse practitioners some tips if they encounter these types of cases.
Survey: Extensive device use and social media concern parents most
August 25th 2023Across a variety of concerns, the overuse of devices and screen time was the top concern for parents listed in the 2023 Top 10 Child Health Concerns for Parents, released by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National poll on Children’s Health.
Why a correctly-fitting blood pressure cuff is important for children
August 22nd 2023In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Tammy Brady, MD, PhD, explains how an incorrectly-fitting blood pressure cuff can lead to the wrong diagnosis in the pediatric population, and what tips to look for when shopping for cuffs currently on the market.