Expert Interviews

Expert pediatric dermatologists Elizabeth Swanson, MD, and Joshua Zeichner, MD, discuss the burden of pediatric atopic dermatitis.

Brittany Craiglow, MD; Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD; and Joshua Zeichner, MD, discuss the presentation of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis and how to properly assess and diagnose pediatric patients’ atopic dermatitis.

Elizabeth Swanson, MD, and Joshua Zeichner, MD, discuss the psychological factors impacting pediatric patients’ atopic dermatitis.

Joshua Zeichner, MD, and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, dive deep into the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis and discuss how agents treating atopic dermatitis work.

Joshua Zeichner, MD, and Vikash Oza, MD, discuss characteristics of type 2 inflammation and the impact of itching on pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.

Stephen Stripling, MD, FAAP, discusses results published in JAMA Dermatology about the efficacy and safety of berdazimer gel 10.3% for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum.

Bernard A. Cohen, MD, shares what he thinks will be most exciting at this year's Society for Dermatology Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Meena Julapalli, MD, notes the sessions she is most looking forward to at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In a video for Contemporary Pediatrics®, Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discusses how the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Illinois, caters to their pediatric patients in an effort to keep them de-stressed and comfortable.

In a video for Contemporary Pediatrics®, Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discusses an expansion of vaccine access likely to come with the FDA approval of the PRIORIX vaccine.

Paul A. Offit, MD, pulls back the curtain on medical discoveries in "You Bet Your Life: From Blood Transfusions to Mass Vaccination, the Long and Risky History of Medical Innovation"

Setting reasonable expectations before pediatric cochlear implant surgery remains an important step in the consultation process.

In a video, John Oghalai, MD, discusses co-authoring a recent study on cochlear implant efficacy in children experiencing deafness and developmental delays.

Donna Hallas, a Contemporary Pediatrics® Editorial Advisory Board member, discusses the infant formula shortage.

Contemporary Pediatrics weighed in with Editorial Advisory Board member Emily Aron, MD, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, about how pediatricians can guide parents in discussing traumatic events like the May 24, 2022 Robb Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, editor-in-chief of Contemporary Pediatrics, shares her insights on the recent outbreaks of hepatitis in children.

Andrew J. Schuman, MD, highlights realistic steps to avoid burnout during the pandemic in a video with Contemporary Pediatrics®.

Vi T. Nguyen, MD, discusses how she got to the other side of physician burnout. Her secret? Collecting trash on the beach.

In a video with Contemporary Pediatrics®, Andrew J. Schuman, MD, gets into the numbers when explaining the true extent of burnout in the health care community.

A look at a recently presented study on improving 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine uptake in groups that are at high risk.

Helen C. Wang, MD, shares key takeaways from the session she co-presented at PAS 2022.

The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting returns to in person attendance starting today. Executive director Eileen Fenton shares what attendees can expect.

Dr. Paller discusses the findings of the clinical trial examining the long-term effects of ixekizumab for treating psoriasis in children.

Editorial board member Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, discusses the recently release topline data, the potential timeline, and what potential stumbling blocks could be.

Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN, shares why she's excited for NAPNAP 2022 and what her "can't miss" sessions are.

Editor-in-chief Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, discusses how to help parents who are worried or nervous about the delay in the expansion of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to children aged 6 months to younger than 4 years.

Abigail Donovan, MD, discusses what brexpiprazole can do for treating schizophrenia in older children.

Taking some time every day to recharge your batteries can help improve stress.

The pandemic led to a number of children missing out on needed vaccines. Getting them back on schedule is imperative.

Burnout is an all too real phenomenon for many in health care. Here's a look at some ways to tackle and prevent it.