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The authors noted that right-sided EA is often misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis, and that steady but sharp and nonmigratory pain in either of the lower abdominal quadrants should raise suspicion of EA.

To combat this association, study investigators concluded a reduction in daily soft drink consumption should be a priority among school-going adolescents.

84% of health care providers report they have seen an increase in patient stress levels and mental health issues in the past three years.

In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Samir Gautam, MD, (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine), Yale School of Medicine, senior author of a recently published study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, reviews key findings of the study and explains how they relate to the pediatric population. Watch the full interview below.

In a recent study, improved knowledge on preterm birth risks were seen in patients receiving a smartphone-based preterm birth education program.

This expanded upon the limited data available on risks of precautionary allergen label food introduction for those with allergies, the results of which suggest new possibilities for future allergy management.

The authors noted that there is evidence that recommending early introduction of peanut without prior testing is safe and effective in increasing early peanut introduction to infants, even those at high risk.

The prospective cohort study evaluates the role of both subjective and objective experiences.

Early intervention for vision screenings is integral for promoting and maintaining eye health in young children. Pediatricians should watch for and educate parents on signs and symptoms of possible vision problems.

This recent research indicates the necessity for clinicians to be aware of the higher autoimmune disease susceptibility of those with previous rotavirus-associated hospitalization.

In the 18 studies that assessed the efficacy of closing a patent ductus arteriosus after 1 course of acetaminophen treatments, the results demonstrated that both oral and IV preparations were more effective than placebo.

In a recent study, no significant differences in math and reading test scores were found among children born at term with different gestational ages.

In a letter addressed to the public, the FDA and Drug Enforcement Agency stated that prescription stimulant drug shortages are impacting patients and their families The agencies are taking a multifaceted approach to mitigate these shortages and find potential solutions.

Updated guidance for pediatricians that interact with children and their families, who need a potentially life-saving organ donation or transplantation, has been released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

In this review article, take a look back at the top-performing stories from Contemporary Pediatrics from April to August 2023. With each article highlighted below, you’ll find updated news and notes along with a quick recap and direct link to our most-viewed articles.

Better technology is good for patient health and the financial health of physicians’ practices.

In a recent study, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder was greater in children exposed to maternal labor epidural analgesia and oxytocin use during delivery.

Ervebo has been approved by the FDA to prevent the Ebola virus for individuals aged 12 months and older, after being initially approved for those 18 years and older in 2019.

Patients with JPsA and concomitant psoriasis at diagnosis exhibited more depressive symptoms when compared with those without psoriasis.

Peter Lio, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, discusses the 2023 Society for Pediatric Dermatology Meeting held in Asheville, North Carolina, and what pearls to consider following the atopic dermatitis panel he took part in.

Further studies are needed to determine if vaccination should be considered in children at risk for type 1 diabetes (T1D), as a COVID-19 diagnosis among children was associated with an increased incidence of T1D, according to a recent study.

Results from a survey shows how little faith patients have in technology—and the companies that provide it—to protect their information.

An analysis of a nationwide sample of more than 30,000 clinicians provides insight into rates of HPV vaccination among US adolescents and how changes in reimbursement rate might encourage increased vaccination rates.

If nintedanib is approved by the FDA, it would be the first and only treatment for patients aged 6 to 17 with fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD).

A new scientific statement indicates lifestyle interventions may change the trajectory of obesity-related cardiovascular risk from onset in childhood to manifestation in adulthood.

Timothy Hand, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics and immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how antibodies provided from breast milk can improve immunity in infants.

Due to a lack of evidence, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) did not make a recommendation for or against screening for speech and delay disorder in all children 5 years or younger by primary health care professionals.

Data could identify effects of recent trends in health care.