Miranda Hester

A link between race and severe COVID-19 has been noted in adults. A report investigates whether such a link exists in children.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) to treat venous thromboembolism in children aged 3 months to less than 12 years.

Not all infants with infantile hemangiomas are at risk of PHACE (posterior fossa malformations, hemangioma, arterial anomalies, cardiac defects, eye anomalies) syndrome, but some characteristics may indicate an increased risk.

Global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is 1% to 2%, but little research has been done in non-White populations. An investigation offers some much-needed insight.

An investigation examines whether ultraprocessed foods are linked to worse adiposity trajectories than diets with less processed foods.

In adults, certain health conditions were linked to a greater risk of hospitalization and severe COVID-19 infection. A report examines whether this is true in the pediatric population.

Many pregnant women are given the season influenza vaccination to provide protection for both mother and child. A study examines whether this vaccination is linked to adverse health outcomes in childhood.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved expanded pediatric indication for Epclusa® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus.

In the case of acute respiratory illness, an investigation looks into whether rapid testing could reduce the antibiotic use.

A new report provides insight into the path of gender-expansive behavior to gender dysphoria and gender-affirming hormonal treatment.

A report offers the first epidemiological data that applied new criteria for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for the expanded use of ULTOMIRIS® (ravulizumab-cwvz) to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemogloinuria in children and teenagers.

The last meeting of the COVID-19 vaccine congress from the International Society for Vaccines (ISV) provided information on the hypersensitivity events tied to mRNA vaccines as well as the most recent information on the Janssen and Novavax vaccines.

Contemporary Pediatrics sits down with Amin J. Barakat, MD, FAAP, who is a professor of clinical pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC in the latest episode of the Meet the Board series.

Diabetic eye examinations are an important way to improve outcomes for diabetic retinopathy, but are some children missing out?

We know that the food habits a child is exposed to can have a lifelong impact on his or her diet. A study examines whether that impact includes the feeding habits from infancy.

The US Food and Drug Administration has given marketing authorization to Cognoa, Inc. for their device to aid in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cosentyx® (secukinumab) to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in children aged 6 years and older. It’s the first pediatric approval for the drug.

Though pacifiers are a comforting apparatus for many babies, they often pop out and land on the floor, requiring constant washing. A new report examines if there’s a link between pacifiers and how they’re cleaned after they hit the floor with the risk of food allergy.

Sharing books is an important step to building literacy skills and getting a child ready for kindergarten. An investigation examines the impact of combining 2 popular young child literacy programs to promote readiness.

For children who require a number of medications, pharmacogenomic testing can be an effective way to determine whether standard medication regimens will be effective.

Pediatricians may be the first clinician to see a teenager or young adult experiencing psychotic symptoms. A report offers guidance for providing care to these patients in potential crisis.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a key intervention for a number of cancers, but the opportunity to discuss the vaccine is missed all too often. Could an online educational program help clinicians improve their HPV vaccine communication strategies?

A report examines the trends in bronchiolitis, which is a common respiratory illness in children, including hospitalization needs.

YouTube is a common form of entertainment for children, but it can also be a source of exposure to inappropriate advertising. An investigation examines advertising on 10 of the most popular channels for children on the platform.

It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.

A study examines if promoting positive behaviors including masking leads to improved face covering in children with autism spectrum disorder and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Exposure to violence is an unfortunate reality for some children. An investigation examines how often medical care is sought because of it.

Access to all forms of health care can be hard to find in rural areas. A new report examines how this impacts pediatric emergency medicine.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective way to treat social anxiety disorder, but some children and families struggle to find a local therapist that can help. A study examines whether internet delivered CBT can be effective.