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Two-thirds of US teen girls live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits, or parental involvement laws, limiting access to care.

The World Bank Group reports that as this global health emergency escalates, devastating impacts on health and well-being will also accelerate.

The federal agency greenlit nivolumab with ipilimumab for treating MSI-H/dMMR colorectal cancer in adults and children 12 years and up.

CBD cannabis extract may improve social responsiveness and reduce disruptive behavior in children with autism, with no increase in adverse effects, according to a recent study

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring at point-of-care shows high feasibility for pediatric hypertension diagnosis in clinical practice.

The patient’s medical history included several episodes of mild diaper dermatitis and erythematous rashes during periods of teething.

Primary care interventions, such as education and support, effectively promote breastfeeding up to 6 months, improving rates of any and exclusive breastfeeding, according to the USPSTF.

Allergies can significantly impair daily activities, school performance, and psychological well-being.

Distinguishing between food allergies and intolerances is crucial.

If approved, the expanded indication would include children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who weigh 99 lbs (45 kg) or more.

In the phase 3 TRANSCEND trial, setmelanotide met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant and clinically meaningful BMI reduction compared to placebo.

A new study published in JAMA Open Network suggests that early-life exposure to ambient ozone (O3) may contribute to an increased risk of asthma and wheeze in young children.

Read the full case presentation of a 21-month-old with a history of "skin tags" involving her gluteal cleft,noted at birth.

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the April, 2025, issue of Contemporary Pediatrics, with a special focus on pediatric allergy awareness.

A newly published Swedish study supports other research that suggests screen time displaces sleep in multiple ways.

View our Q1 2025 recap of standout pediatric news from FDA regulatory updates, clinical trial results, and expert commentary.

Flovent was discontinued in January 2024 due to the manufacturer electing to produce only an authorized generic version of the medication.

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Research suggests that sex-based differences in the kynurenine pathway may contribute to depression risk in adolescents.

Fathers who took 2 or more weeks of leave after the birth of their infant were more likely to report longer breastfeeding duration.

Aquestive Therapeutics reports positive pediatric study results for Anaphylm, supporting its FDA submission for treating severe allergic reactions.

A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from March 2025.

Submission is based on 3 clinical trials, including data from the ApproaCH Trial among children with achondroplasia.

Jay T. Rubinstein, MD, PhD, emphasized that children with hearing loss should receive genetic testing, as the investigational DB-OTO gene therapy demonstrated positive results.

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Fitusiran is administered subcutaneously starting once every 2 months for patients aged 12 years and older with hemophilia A or hemophilia B, with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors.

A look ahead to 5 key regulatory decisions scheduled to take place during the second quarter of 2025, from a monoclonal antibody to topical psoriasis treatments.

Mesoblast's remestemcel-L (Ryoncil) was approved by the FDA on December 18, 2024 to treat SR-aGVHD in patients 2 months and older. Now, it is available for purchase.

Peter Lio, MD, offers thoughts on recent atopic dermatitis data reported for lebrikizumab.

Our editorial advisory board member Donna Hallas, , PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, highlights an article published in the March issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.