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Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors face a 2-fold increased risk of developing new primary malignancies, with persisting risk.

Learn how to spot and treat pediatric insomnia: sleep hygiene first, behavioral tools, and when melatonin or other off-label meds fit.

An analysis found nirsevimab was associated with substantial reductions in RSV-related hospitalizations among preterm infants and those with congenital heart disease.

FDA fully approves sparsentan for FSGS in children 8 years and older, offering the first targeted option and stronger proteinuria drops than irbesartan.

Experts say social media–fueled misinformation and evolving policy landscapes are increasing vaccine hesitancy.

Learn when picky eating signals ARFID or pediatric feeding disorder, key red flags, screening questions, and referral tips beyond the growth chart.

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A review of 6 novel drugs approved by the FDA, with links to coverage from Contemporary Pediatrics and other MJH Life Sciences brands.

New guidance from the American Academy of Dermatology outlines evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing atopic dermatitis in children.

A study found an initial decline in neurodevelopmental diagnoses during COVID-19 followed by a sustained postpandemic increase.

David Stukus, MD, discusses nutrition risks, early allergen introduction, and evolving dietary strategies for managing pediatric food allergies.

Katharine P. Callahan, MD, MSME, highlights how rapid genomic testing in neonatal intensive care offers critical diagnostic and prognostic insight.

Tami Katzir, PhD, and Rotem Yinon, PhD, discuss emerging evidence that brief kindergarten screening tools can identify dyslexia risk across development.

Combined use of nirsevimab and maternal RSV vaccination was associated with a 43% reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations and ED visits among infants.

In a recent study, later age at ADHD diagnosis was associated with lower GPA, reduced academic attainment, and greater school dropout rates.

Updated guidance outlines triglyceride thresholds that distinguish ASCVD vs pancreatitis risk and inform targeted management strategies in children.

Trofinetide offers the first targeted treatment for Rett syndrome, with a new, convenient powdered formulation aimed at significantly reducing adverse effects.

A study found that maternal type 1 diabetes mellitus was independently associated with a modest but significant increase in atopic dermatitis risk in offspring.

One-year phase 3 data suggest that switching to donidalorsen maintains reduced attack rates and improves quality of life in patients with hereditary angioedema.

Adding short-course intravenous methylprednisolone to IVIG was associated with faster recovery and reduced neuropathic pain in children with Guillain–Barré syndrome.

In a recent study, children who tapered low-dose atropine before stopping experienced significantly less posttreatment myopia progression and axial elongation vs those who stopped abruptly.

Infants with food protein–induced enterocolitis syndrome showed distinct gut microbial composition.

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Research shows that combining AI models with human expertise significantly boosts diagnostic performance, particularly for rare diseases.

New consensus recommendations outline diagnostic strategies and management considerations for recurrent wheezing in children younger than 3 years.

Lara McKenzie, PhD, emphasizes the urgent need for strong child-resistant packaging to prevent accidental exposures.

Despite a surge in FDA approvals for AI-enabled medical devices, a recent study reveals that devices with pediatric indications are uncommon.

A new study reveals that items such as bleach and detergent packets send a child 5 years or younger to the emergency department every 35 minutes.