George J. Fuchs, III, MD, FAAP, explains how certain branding and labeling can lead parents to purchase toddler formula, though products are not nutritionally complete and lack FDA regulations present in infant formulas. This interview was conducted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition in Washington DC.
In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Rupa Wong, MD, discusses the recent FDA approval of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% eye drops to treat pharmacologically-induced mydriasis, and how this could impact the treatment landscape for the pediatric population. [Editor's note: RYZUMVI was previously known as Nyxol, which is referenced in the interview.]
James Wallace, MD, explains the various negative effects associated with school avoidance and how primary health care providers, along with parents, can catch early signs of social and separation anxiety.
In this Contemporary Pediatrics interview, James Wallace, MD, discusses increased trends in school avoidance and the negative effects associated with less days in the classroom.
In this interview originally conducted by our sister publication Contemporary OB/GYN, Marci Bowers, MD, shares the biggest takeaways from her presentation on transgender reproductive care, presented at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
In this Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Rob Knight, PhD, discusses translating adult studies into children to determine gut microbiome biomarkers, and how they are associated with neurological and cognitive conditions.
Expert endocrinologists provide final thoughts on addressing unmet needs and improving the management of T1D.
Schafer Boeder, MD, and Egils K. Bogdanovics, MD, share approaches to prevention, preservation, and replacement therapies for the treatment of T1D.
Rob Knight, PhD, Wolfe Endowed Chair in Microbiome Science at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, professor of pediatrics, UCSD, explains how links between gut microbiomes and cognitive and neurological conditions are being researched and what could be ahead for these associations in children.
Experts in endocrinology share challenges of patient access to type 1 diabetes treatment as well as resources to combat these challenges.
Expert endocrinologists discuss implementing long-term monitoring of patients being treated with teplizumab for type 1 diabetes and review the PROTECT study for patients who are newly diagnosed with T1D.
In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Tammy Brady, MD, PhD, explains how an incorrectly-fitting blood pressure cuff can lead to the wrong diagnosis in the pediatric population, and what tips to look for when shopping for cuffs currently on the market.
Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discusses what Pfizer's recently FDA-approved RSV vaccine means for infants ahead of the traditional RSV season.
Watch as Rob Knight, PhD, Wolfe Endowed Chair in Microbiome Science at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, professor of pediatrics, UCSD, talks the gut microbiome and the potential associations with cognitive and neurological conditions in children, and why the topic is gaining interest and momentum.
Egils K. Bogdanovics, MD, and the expert panel review the TN10 study data on the efficacy of teplizumab in delaying the progression of T1D, which led to the drug’s approval from the FDA.
Justin M. Gregory, MD, MSCI, provides an overview of the mechanism of action of teplizumab and its use in delaying T1D.
Jeanne Franzone, MD, orthopedic surgeon, surgical director, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic, co-director, Prosthesis Clinic, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley, discusses recent technology, recommendations, and interactions with general health care providers in this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview.
Egils K. Bogdanovics, MD, and Schafer Boeder, MD, discuss interpreting antibody test results for type 1 diabetes and provide recommendations for retesting for those who have a negative test or have only 1 antibody present.
Linda A. DiMeglio, MD, reviews screening options for patients with a family history of T1D, highlighting TrialNet.
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.
From vaccinations to classroom behavior to math and reading levels, a discussion on how to best prepare children for the coming academic year.
Expert endocrinologists discuss the clinical symptoms that prompt testing for T1D, as well the diagnostic testing tools that are available in clinical practice.
Justin M. Gregory, MD, MSC, reviews the risk factors of T1D, highlighting a family history of T1D and antibody screening.
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.
Linda A. DiMeglio, MD, comments on the importance of early diagnosis of T1D, giving patients the advantage of preparing a treatment plan early.
Expert endocrinologists review the importance of staging and classifying T1D, highlighting dysglycemia.
Justin M. Gregory, MD, MSC, and Linda A. DiMeglio, MD, provide an overview of the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes.
Schafer Boeder, MD, discusses the incidence of type 1 diabetes, highlighting risk factors such as age and family history.
John Bradley, MD, medical director, infectious disease, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California; professor of pediatrics, UC San Diego School of Medicine, explains how recently FDA-approved nirsevimab-alip will impact the newborn and infant RSV patient population.
Sandra H. Jee, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics, director, Center for Community Health and Prevention, Finger Lakes Children’s Environmental Health Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, addresses how health care institutions contribute to the climate crisis. In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Jee provides practical examples health care professionals can use in their offices to better help the environment, which can better help patients in the long term.
