Human metapneumovirus: Newly recognized villain

Nikta Forghani, MD, explains when irregular menstrual cycles warrant evaluation and how pediatricians can identify PCOS and relative energy deficiency.

FDA draft guidance proposes cadmium limits of 10 to 45 ppb for processed foods for children younger than 2, from purees to dry infant cereals.

Lower maternal PlGF in the third trimester was tied to child ADHD in a University of Iowa cohort, independent of preeclampsia and FGR.

A Contemporary Pediatrics Peer Exchange panel reviews RSV risk, testing, maternal vaccination, and long-acting monoclonal antibodies, and where infants still slip through the cracks.

In a meta-analysis of 46 RCTs, behavioral interventions modestly improved HbA1c in youth with T1D; family-focused approaches worked best.

A GBD analysis of 204 countries estimated measles cases in children under 5 rose from 11.1 million in 2019 to 15.6 million in 2023.

Missed the AAP's new pediatric UTI guideline? This easy-to-read FAQ covers the key changes in diagnosis, treatment, imaging, and prevention.

Christina Boull, MD, explains how pediatricians can recognize dermatologic conditions in darker skin tones and address pigment changes and treatment gaps.