What you can do to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases, Part 2

HPV vaccination in Brazil led to significant reductions in genital warts and cervical precancer hospitalizations, especially among those under 20 years of age.

A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.

“Our study highlights the widespread nature of period poverty and the need for broad actions," said co-senior study author Meleah Boyle, PhD MPH at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with one of our newest editorial advisory board members: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI to discuss what led to her career in medicine and what she thinks the future holds for pediatrics.

Findings show that that feeding mode is by far the most defining factor for microbial composition," wrote the study authors.

A JAMA Pediatrics study found 37% of adolescents with gender dysphoria began hormone therapy within 2 years, highlighting barriers and inequities in care.