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William Gallentine, DO, explains why he is excited for the year ahead when it comes to epilepsy treatment as new technologies emerge and the treatment landscape changes.

According to a recent study, young adults (aged 18-19 years) discontinue ADHD medication the most, compared to younger children.

In 43 of 154 school weeks, air samples were positive for influenza A virus (IAV) while SARS-CoV-2 was positive in air samples in 101 of 154 school weeks.

More than 675,000 cans of specialty infant formula for cow’s milk allergy have been voluntarily recalled by Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition because of a possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.

A discussion of the intense 2023 RSV season, approved treatment tools, and an outlook for 2024.

In the fourth installment of RSV Roundtable, our panel explains the challenges in protecting the senior population against RSV.

Candice Jones, MD, shares what she wants to continue into the new year when it comes to pediatric health care.

With useful tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents can ring in 2024 the right way, with healthy digital habits, increased reading, and more family activities to benefit their children.

Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discusses vaccine hesitancy and hopes to increase vaccination for preventable diseases in 2024.

Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, offers her perspective on the latest articles from the November/December issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

In the third installment of RSV Roundtable, our panel discusses the impact nirsevimab has had this RSV season.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A study in the European Journal of Medical Research revealed that higher maternal study satisfaction, older maternal age, and paternal participation were linked to better compliance in visits for children at risk of type 1 diabetes.

A 4-day-old boy with a midline neck lesion was born at term by normal vaginal delivery. After birth, mid line lesion had the configuration of a linear cleft with a cephalocaudal orientation, extending from the level below the hyoid bone to the suprasternal notch with a length of 2.5 cm and a width of 0.5 cm. What's the diagnosis?

William Gallentine, DO, explains the initial signs of pediatric seizures and epilepsy and how pediatricians can point them out, all while reassuring parents and determining proper care.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis found that the risk of type 2 diabetes decreased significantly at walking speeds of 4 km/h or above.

Birch triterpenes (FILSUVEZ; Chiesi Global Rare Diseases) is the first approved treatment for wounds associated with junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB), according to the developer.

The study evaluated whether fetuses with Down syndrome and normal obstetric ultrasounds (OB-USs) had missed diagnoses of critical congenital heart disease (CHD) by conducting a retrospective review.

In a recent phase 3 trial, omalizumab (Xolair; Genentech) led to children and adolescents being able to receive higher doses of common foods without allergic reactions.

Mothers with mood disorders—either bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder— or schizophrenia/ schizoaffective disorder are not associated with their offspring’s risk for type 1 diabetes, according to a recent study.

A lead study investigator highlights epicutaneous immunotherapy using DBV 712 (Viaskin Peanut; DBV Technologies), its study details, and breaks down its usability, indications, and treatment potential.

Seborrheic dermatitis patients aged 9 years and older can now use roflumilast foam 0.3% following its approval by the FDA. 

In the second installment of RSV Roundtable, our panel explains how they are educating patients and parents when it comes to RSV, vaccines and preventive measures, and limited treatment availability.

Each year in the United States, there are approximately 700 to 800 cases of NB, of which 90% are diagnosed before the age of 5 years. More than half of these cases are considered high-risk.

The impending Supreme Court decision regarding mifepristone, a crucial abortion medication, could modify access by potentially imposing restrictions and influencing the abortion rights landscape.

You are asked to evaluate a healthy 2-year-old girl who has developed a mildly pruritic rash with erythematous plaques, some with silvery-white scale, in the vulvovaginal area 3 months ago. What's the diagnosis?

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is planning to recommend that comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions be the primary effective intervention for weight loss in children and adolescents with high body mass indexes (BMI).

New data presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition revealed emicizumab-kxwh (Hemlibra; Genentech) controlled bleeding in babies up to 12 months while demonstrating safety and tolerability.