Morgan Ebert, Managing Editor

A recent poll reveals that teens primarily consume caffeine through soda, tea, coffee, and energy drinks, with parents expressing concern about the health risks associated with excessive intake.

In this Q&A, Anne Bird, MD, discusses the results of a recently published study observing the impact Rady Children's Hospital's new mental health program has had on their patients and mental health symptoms.

According to new study data presented at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, dupilumab (dupixent; Sanofi and Regeneron) demonstrated positive safety and efficacy results for up to 1 year in infants and preschool-age children with atopic dermatitis.

A study recently published in Nature Mental Health found how social stress in adolescence can have long-lasting effects in female mice, with implications for postpartum depression (PPD) in humans.

A recently published study in JAMA sought to determine if there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and children’s risk of developing autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.

NeuroStar Advanced Therapy becomes the first and only transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy cleared by the FDA as an adjunct treatment for patients 15 years and up with depression.

IXINITY is now approved to treat all patients with the hemophilia B to help control bleeding episodes, as well as reduce the frequency of them.

Online orders began this week for the first over the over-the-counter contraceptive, Opill (norgestrel; Perrigo).

Mothers who are overweight or obese are more likely to breastfeed for shorter durations or not breastfeed at all when compared to mothers of normal weight, according to new research presented in a poster session at the NAPNAP 2024 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.

Results from a recent laboratory test revealed benzene was found in multiple benzoyl peroxide acne products.

The federal agencies announced the availability of additional doses of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi) for infants at high-risk of infection.

This decision makes Owlet’s Dream Sock the first and only over-the-counter medical-grade pulse oximeter that is cleared for use in infants, according to the company.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Meghan Harrison, DO; and Brittany Perry, DO, discuss including early autism screening in the primary health care setting, following their session presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, held in Washington DC.

Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, shares tips and aspects of her session, "How to Ensure You Will Be Paid What You’re Worth," presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, in this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview.

In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Marian F. Earls, MD, MTS, FAAP, and Kori Flower, MD MS MPH, FAAP, discuss their session "How to Include Screening for Social Emotional Health in Your Practice," presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

Cassidy Foley Davelaar, DO, FAAP, CAQSM, shares some of the findings from her research on how social media affects young athletes and their body image at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

A recent study presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition evaluated how clinicians can ask patients' sexual orientation and gender identity for EHR documentation.

In recent research highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, investigators sought to evaluate the level of access and marketing of Delta-8 THC (D8) to minors online.

Varsha M. Puri, DO, shares her latest research on how childhood sexual abuse and incest affect experiences and behaviors in adulthood, which was presented in a poster session at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

Leah K. Middleberg, MD, FAAP, explains her research on magnet ingestion and socioeconomic disparities, which was recently presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

In this Q&A, Kristine H. Schmitz, MD, explains her team's recent research on paternal depression and adverse childhood experiences during the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

A recent study was highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition that shed light on the long-term impact of very preterm birth on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of infants and identified key determinants.

Nipocalimab (Janssen) may be promising for the antenatal and postnatal management of fetal anemia in pregnancies at high risk for EOS-HDFN , according to data from the phase 2 UNITY study presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Authors of a study highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest psychosocial factors are significant contributors to parents' decisions regarding safe sleep

Authors of a study highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest nature exposure therapy could be beneficial for pediatric with chronic pain

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

This decision marks the first functional constipation treatment approved by the FDA for this patient population.

The REFLECT Scoliosis Correction System from Globus Medical is intended to correct progressive scoliosis in pediatric patients while simultaneously maintaining stability and motion as well as allowing for future modulated growth.

Jonathan Miller, MD, pediatrician and chief of primary care, pediatrics, at Nemours Children's Health in the Delaware Valley, spoke about the latest data regarding early HPV vaccination in children as young as 9 at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.