October 22nd, 2026Low third-trimester PlGF linked to later ADHD in offspringLower maternal PlGF in the third trimester was tied to child ADHD in a University of Iowa cohort, independent of preeclampsia and FGR.Read more
October 2nd, 2026Ecopipam data at MDS 2026 show early and sustained tic reduction in pediatric Tourette syndromeNew ecopipam analyses show tic reduction within 8 weeks and sustained to 18 months in Tourette syndrome as the FDA weighs approval.Read more
October 23rd, 2026Contemporary Pediatrics week in review: October 19-23, 2026Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.Read more
October 23rd, 2026FDA approves once-weekly insulin icodec for pediatric T2DThe FDA approved insulin icodec-abae for children 10+ with T2D, based on adult ONWARDS data and a single-dose pediatric pharmacokinetic study.Read more
October 23rd, 2026Managing infection risks in children on biologic therapiesJohanna Chang, MD, offers guidance on vaccination, infection prophylaxis, and clinical warning signs in children receiving biologic therapies.Read more
October 23rd, 2026Emotion regulation skills curb weight regain in teen weight managementAdding emotion skills to family-based weight treatment didn't boost teen weight loss but cut regain and emotional eating 12 months later.Read more
October 22nd, 2026Menstrual irregularities in adolescents: When to investigateNikta Forghani, MD, explains when irregular menstrual cycles warrant evaluation and how pediatricians can identify PCOS and relative energy deficiency.Read more
October 22nd, 2026FDA proposes cadmium action levels for baby food under Closer to ZeroFDA draft guidance proposes cadmium limits of 10 to 45 ppb for processed foods for children younger than 2, from purees to dry infant cereals.Read more