What to expect in the May/June 2026 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics

Happy summer,

I hope everyone is planning to enjoy the season and take some time to relax.

This month’s issue features several outstanding, must-read articles. They include the following:

• The Infectious Diseases section article highlights common skin infections seen in infants and children. This practical discussion provides a useful outline of when a doctor's referral to a dermatologist is needed.
• The Pediatric Pharmacology section article is a very interesting review of the evolving landscape of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) therapies. SMA is a relatively common genetic disease, affecting approximately 1 in 6000 to 1 in 10,000 babies born. It is considered the second most common severe hereditary disease of childhood, and it is a leading genetic cause of infant death. This article provides guidance on emerging treatment approaches and long-term considerations for care. This section also includes an FDA tracker highlighting important approvals and regulatory developments in 2026.
• The Respiratory Disorders section has a very informative, updated guidance article on the management of recurrent wheezing episodes in infants. It provides very practical recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of these infants.
• The Nutrition section offers a very interesting review of the latest clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of failure to thrive (faltering weight). The guideline emphasizes the importance of early recognition and the need for multidisciplinary care for these patients to help them manage this condition.
• The Dermatology section contains an excellent discussion of molluscum contagiosum. It provides excellent information on the clinical presentation, treatment options, and practical counseling points of discussion with families for this very common condition.

As always, thank you for providing outstanding care to your patients. As Brian Wilson said, “Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.” Please make time to take care of yourselves. Please stay safe and well. And as always, I welcome your suggestions, comments, and questions.

With warm regards,

Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS

Editor-in-Chief