The Autus Size-Adjustable Valve can be implanted at about 13 mm and balloon-expanded to 22 mm as children grow, with no deaths or strokes among 62 patients studied.

A teen’s track collapse reveals CPVT, a hidden inherited arrhythmia; rapid CPR/AED response and family cascade screening prevent sudden cardiac arrest across generations.

Joseph Rossano, MD, discusses how FDA approval of mavacamten introduces a disease-targeted treatment option for adults and pediatric patients weighing 30 kg (66 lbs) or more with symptomatic oHCM.

Mavacamten becomes the first cardiac myosin inhibitor approved for adults and pediatric patients weighing 30 kg (66 lbs) or more with symptomatic oHCM.

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

Learn when your baby is ready for solids, choose safe purees or finger foods, prevent choking, prioritize iron, and introduce allergens confidently.

Christina Boull, MD, shares recommendations for infant skin care, including choosing gentle cleansers, avoiding irritants, and supporting the skin barrier.

Completing the DTaP primary series was 96.2% effective against pertussis in Alaska children aged 6 months to 6 years during a record 2024 outbreak.