Marking progress in preventing neonatal group B strep infection

Shorter antibiotic courses for AOM and CAP in children proved effective across a pediatric health system, according to data presented by Elysha Pifko, MD.

The news is full of stories about monkeypox, the recent changes to COVID-19 guidance, and the return of polio cases. What do clinicians need to know?

A new study found that cell-free DNA from routine prenatal testing can accurately identify preterm birth risk without added cost or procedures.

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, to discuss what's known about the variant. She also discusses the latest on the vaccine for children aged younger than 5 years.

In the immediate skin-to-skin contact group, improved breastfeeding practices up to 12 months were observed.

A recent study found IL-6 may help with earlier sepsis detection in pregnant women, children, and newborns, outperforming traditional diagnostic tests.