September 21st, 2026Satralizumab for MOGAD gains FDA priority review after phase 3 relapse reductionThe FDA granted satralizumab priority review for MOGAD after phase 3 findings showed a 68% reduction in relapse risk versus placebo.Read more
September 21st, 2026Fenfluramine shows sustained seizure reduction, functional improvement in Lennox-Gastaut syndromeAmélie Lothe, PhD, discusses findings showing early, sustained benefits of fenfluramine treatment for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.Read more
September 18th, 2026FDA approves levacetylleucine as first treatment for ataxia in ataxia-telangiectasiaFDA approved levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for ataxia in ataxia-telangiectasia, the first therapy for the disease, in patients 15 kg or heavier.Read more
September 14th, 2026FDA approves apitegromab-mstn as first muscle-targeted therapy for spinal muscular atrophyFDA approved apitegromab-mstn (Isembyld) for SMA in patients 2 years and up, based on phase 3 data showing added motor gains with SMN2 therapy.Read more
October 3rd, 2026Pediatric institutions showed limited social media response to acetaminophen-autism claimsOnly 21.5% of 65 health institutions posted on Instagram in response to claims linking prenatal acetaminophen use with autism.Read more
October 3rd, 2026Pediatric e-bike and e-scooter injuries nearly quadruple at California hospitalE-bike and e-scooter injuries nearly quadrupled from 2019 to 2025 at a pediatric hospital, with e-bike injuries associated with greater severity.Read more
October 3rd, 2026Acetaminophen-autism misinformation drew disproportionate views on TikTokTikTok misinformation about prenatal acetaminophen and autism represented 28.3% of analyzed videos but generated more than half of total views.Read more
October 2nd, 2026Contemporary Pediatrics week in review: September 28-October 2, 2026Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.Read more