Joshua Feder, MD, on broadening the role of sensory integration in psychiatry
Joshua Feder, MD, highlights the need for psychiatry to better integrate sensory processing research into care strategies beyond autism.
Diagnose this 18-day-old female with apnea, cyanosis, decreased feeding concerns
Can you diagnose this patient? Take our poll and find out! Then check back for the full case, differential diagnosis, and correct diagnosis.
Expert discussions from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
Watch some of our top clips from a number of discussions with experts who presented at PAS 2025.
Mona Shahriari, MD previews Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis 2025
Mona Shahriari, MD, discusses how RAD 2025 can equip providers with tools to improve atopic dermatitis outcomes.
Breakfast: Still the most important meal of the day?
Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, shares the importance of breakfast and the reasoning to why kids skip this essential meal.
Nirsevimab shows strong real-world effectiveness against RSV in infants
Nirsevimab significantly reduces RSV-related hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and LRTIs in infants, but doesn’t shorten hospital stays, according to a recent study.
FDA news in pediatrics: April 2025
A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from April 2025.
Full recap from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting
In this article, we recap our top stories, expert interviews, and Q+A discussions from the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.
Uncovering the pediatrician's role in OTC STI testing, with Lea Widdice, MD
Lea Widdice, MD, details her recent presentation at PAS 2025 on OTC STI testing within pediatrics.
Elamipretide to treat Barth syndrome sees FDA target action delay
Stealth BioTherapeutics' CEO stated, "We hope to gain more information on the revised action date in the coming days."
FDA approves nipocalimab-aahu to treat generalized myasthenia gravis
The human FcRn-blocking monoclonal antibody is indicated for gMG patients aged 12 years and older.
Zika-based therapy for metastatic neuroblastoma with Tamarah Westmoreland, MD and Joseph Mazar, PhD
A PAS 2025 study by Mazar and Westmoreland shows Zika virus can eliminate both local and distant tumors in neuroblastoma mouse models.
Maternal anemia in early pregnancy linked to higher risk of congenital heart disease in offspring
A UK study links maternal anemia in early pregnancy with increased congenital heart disease risk in offspring.
FDA approves pz-cel for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
The decision makes pz-cel the first and only autologous cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in adult and pediatric patients with RDEB.
Necessity for iron deficiency screenings at birth with Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAP
New research led by Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAP, showed that 10.6% of newborns have iron deficiency, supporting a push for earlier screening.
Jillian Cotter, MD, MSCS, on recent advances in pediatric pneumonia management
"We've updated our internal clinical pathways to recommend 5 days for kids hospitalized with uncomplicated pneumonia," Cotter noted.
Youth cannabis use and depression, suicidal behavior, with Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD
At PAS 2025, Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD, presented data showing cannabis use sharply increases odds of depression and suicidal behavior in youth.
Artificial intelligence improves accuracy in estimating child abuse
New model refines prevalence estimates, reduces misdiagnoses compared to the current coding system.
Buprenorphine linked to improved outcomes for pregnant women with OUD and their infants
A recent study found reduced preterm birth, complications, and NICU use in large Tennessee Medicaid cohort.
Validating a digital stethoscope for pediatric breath sounds, with Jennifer Nestor, MD
Jennifer Nestor, MD, evaluated a digital stethoscope to validate pediatric breath sound recordings for potential machine learning algorithm development.
Parents more likely to ask about guns in homes when they receive firearm safety information
Study finds education from multiple sources increases parent inquiry about firearms.
Youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities face higher risk of poor cardiovascular health
New data from national survey highlights disparities and need for focused prevention strategies.
Pegtarazimod data confirms inflammation biomarkers in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy infants
In addition, data presented at PAS revealed a predictable pharmacokinetic profile in the newborn population, consistent with adult humans.
Decreasing antibiotics for acute otitis media and community acquired pneumonia, with Elysha Pifko, MD
Shorter antibiotic courses for AOM and CAP in children proved effective across a pediatric health system, according to data presented by Elysha Pifko, MD.
Antibiotic use before age 2 linked to higher childhood BMI
Early antibiotic use before age 2 is linked to higher childhood obesity risk, with timing playing a key role in long-term weight outcomes.
New protocol accurately diagnoses pediatric anesthetic allergy
The study involved 88 pediatric patients, with 12.5% showing positive intradermal test results and 1.1% positive subcutaneous provocation.
FDA announces measures to phase out petroleum-based food dyes
One step will be a partnership with the National Institutes of Health to research how food additives impact children's health.
PNP perspective: Nasal epinephrine spray approved for children as young as 4 years
Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the latest print issue of Contemporary Pediatrics
Confirming celiac disease is getting easier
"We are getting away from biopsies to diagnose CD, which makes diagnosis even easier, said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.
Poll shows many parents unsure when to talk to kids about puberty
Most want to start the conversation, but confidence and timing vary.
