Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor

In a recent panel, clinicians discussed rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), vaccination challenges, and the urgent need for public awareness and intervention strategies in the 2023 to 2024 season.

A study revealed that higher maternal folic acid levels and frequent supplementation during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of Kawasaki disease in infants, highlighting the potential protective role of folic acid.

A recent study by the CDC indicates differing rates of breastfeeding initiation among various racial and ethnic groups, underscoring the significance of meticulous data disaggregation for precise insights into public health.

In the fourth installment of RSV Roundtable, our panel explains the challenges in protecting the senior population against RSV.

The impending Supreme Court decision regarding mifepristone, a crucial abortion medication, could modify access by potentially imposing restrictions and influencing the abortion rights landscape.

To determine the association between infertility and fertility treatment with ASD risk, investigators conducted a retrospective, population-based study using health data from Ontario, Canada.

A recent study in JAMA Network Open investigates the impact of extrauterine placental perfusion versus delayed cord clamping on hematocrit levels in newborns, shedding light on potential alternatives for optimizing infant outcomes during birth.

Despite efforts to enhance communication between clinics and community groups, a study finds no significant improvement in parental knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination during children's primary care visits, highlighting the persistent challenge of low vaccine uptake in the United States.

In this Q+A interview originally conducted by our sister publication, Contemporary OB/GYN, Peter Minneci, MD, MHSc, discusses a study evaluating a new algorithm capable of accurately identifying benign lesions in female patients.

An increased risk of cerebral palsy was observed in children conceived in the winter and spring compared to summer, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.

In a recent study, women with a history of dysmenorrhea were at a significantly increased risk of endometriosis.

In a recent study, increased rates of precocious puberty were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to prior years.

In a recent study, the 2013 WHO criteria for diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus had a low sensitivity when used in individuals in low-risk early pregnancy.

A recent article reviewed diagnosis and treatment methods of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes in pediatric patients.

The 2023 guideline for managing diabetes in children and adolescents highlights risk factors and treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

In a recent study, strategies and goals for adolescent engagement with patient portals differed across US hospitals.

A supplemental biologics license application for ALTUVIIIO (Antihemophilic factor; Sanofi) has been accepted by the FDA for use in patients aged 12 years and younger with severe hemophilia A.

In a recent study, the prediction accuracy of an AlignProCARE model for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis was often better than that of clinicians.

In a recent study, pediatric patients residing in low-opportunity neighborhoods were less likely to be up to date on preventive care visits.

The effects of GARDASIL 9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) in patients aged 9 to 15 years has indicated efficacy, according to a recent long-term follow-up study.

In a recent study, improved neurodevelopmental outcomes were seen in children aged 2 years whose mothers received a Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention during pregnancy.

In a recent study, long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes were improved in children of parents receiving pravastatin compared to placebo.

In a recent study, improved knowledge on preterm birth risks were seen in patients receiving a smartphone-based preterm birth education program.

In a recent study, no significant differences in math and reading test scores were found among children born at term with different gestational ages.

In a recent study, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder was greater in children exposed to maternal labor epidural analgesia and oxytocin use during delivery.

Timothy Hand, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics and immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how antibodies provided from breast milk can improve immunity in infants.

In a recent study, higher immunoglobulin G titers were seen in infants of mothers who received messenger RNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.

Norgestrel (Opill; HRA Pharma) is the first nonprescription oral contraceptive approved for use in the United States.

In a recent study, monozygotic twins with an increased birth rate had fewer autism traits and intellectual disability ratings.

Johnson & Johnson has announced positive safety and efficacy results in a phase 2 trial evaluating nipocalimab against early-onset severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn.