“In some cases, that meant that we could actually go after the primary pathology or the primary cause of the condition in a way that we never would have thought of before." Cerebral palsy (CP) has ...
Welcome to this Contemporary Pediatrics poll. Take a look at the following case below. After reading through the description, choose a multiple choice answer and try to guess the correct patient ...
0.05% atropine was associated with a higher incidence of mild side effects, though it was more effective in controlling myopia progression compared to 0.01% atropine or placebo. A new study published ...
Study findings underscore the effectiveness of a dual approach to RSV prevention. The RSVpreF vaccine induces passive immunity by transferring protective antibodies to the fetus, while nirsevimab, a ...
Panelists discuss the prevalence of treatment-refractory moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, noting factors such as intolerance or inability to use high-potency topical agents as common reasons for ...
90-day interim biopsy data in the first 3 patients revealed an average microdystrophin expression of 110% and improvements in muscle health and resilience biomarkers. Positive initial data has been ...
Panelists discuss treatment expectations for newer systemic agents, highlighting data on efficacy onset and persistence, including rapid improvement in pruritus with dupilumab by week 2 (SOLO trials), ...
Nurse practitioner Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN offers her thoughts on the recent FDA approval of GSK's meningococcal ABCWY vaccine. On February 14, 2025, the FDA approved ...
Amin Barakat, MD, FAAP, details meningococcal disease vaccines and highlights the recently FDA-approved MenABCWY vaccine from GSK. Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a life-threatening infection ...
Sanjiv Harpavat, MD, PhD, FAAP, lead author of a clinical report recently released by the AAP on identifying infants with biliary atresia, joined to discuss the report and guidance for primary care. A ...
A study found that teens with obesity eat more later in the day than their peers, highlighting the role of the body’s circadian system in eating habits. A new study from researchers at Mass General ...
In this quiz, we test your knowledge of the AAP's new algorithm and updated recommendations for newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease. In December 2024, the American Academy of ...