NIH Announces Pediatric Seizure Study

Article

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) has announced plans to conduct a large-scale study to determine which of the two most commonly-prescribed medications; diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan), is the safer and more effective treatment for children with status epilepticus [more].

Newsletter

Access practical, evidence-based guidance to support better care for our youngest patients. Join our email list for the latest clinical updates.

Subscribe Now!
Recent Videos
John Browning, MD, provides practical skincare reminders ahead of summer season
Potential downstream benefits of RSV preventive measures, with Octavio Ramilo, MD
Discussing phase 3 data of Panzyga for PANS, with Michael Daines, MD
Contemporary Pediatrics: RX Review: Updates and Unmet Need in RSV thumbnail
Contemporary Pediatrics: RX Review: Updates and Unmet Need in RSV thumbnail
Contemporary Pediatrics: RX Review: Updates and Unmet Need in RSV thumbnail
Staphylococcus aureus risk in infants and neonatologist considerations with Aaron Milstone, MD
Related Content
Infectious Insights: What clinicians need to know this vaccine season

Infectious Insights: What clinicians need to know this vaccine season

Tina Q Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS;Candice Jones, MD, FAAP
July 18th 2025
Article

In this episode of Infectious Insights, our host Tina Tan, MD, is joined by general pediatrician Candice Jones, MD, to discuss an unprecedented vaccine season.

Site Logo

Food Insecurity and the Dangers of Infant Formula Dilution

January 30th 2023
Podcast
Lori Handy, MD on importance of vaccine catch-up before the school year | Image credit: CHOP

Lori Handy, MD on importance of vaccine catch-up before the school year

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE
July 17th 2025
Article

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, emphasizes the role of school entry as a critical time for ensuring children are caught up on routine vaccinations.

Demystifying Infant Formula

Demystifying Infant Formula

October 11th 2022
Podcast
Infectious Insights | Image Credit: Contemporary Pediatrics

Introducing Infectious Insights, a new pediatric infectious disease podcast

Contemporary Pediatrics Staff
July 16th 2025
Article

Discover the latest in pediatric infectious diseases with Infectious Insights, a new podcast series hosted by expert Tina Tan, MD, FIDSA, FPIDS, FAAP.

Improving mental health outcomes in children born preterm | Image Credit: © Rattanachat - © Rattanachat - stock.adobe.com.

Improving mental health outcomes in children born preterm

Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor
July 16th 2025
Article

A new study aimed to determine mental health resilience in preterm-born children and identify modifiable factors associated with resilience.

© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.