Ellen Fremion, MD: Transitioning youth with complex needs to adult care requires early planning
American Academy of Pediatrics
Ellen Fremion, MD, outlines strategies to support smooth transitions from pediatric to adult care, stressing early planning and strong collaboration.
Simplifying teen skin care with Ingrid Polcari, MD
Ingrid Polcari, MD, highlights concerns with teen skin care trends and emphasizes simple, age-appropriate routines tailored to patient needs.
Ihuoma Eneli, MD; and Jamie Moore, MD, discuss pediatric obesity management
Experts at AAP 2025 highlight criteria, medication options, access barriers, and family engagement in pediatric obesity management.
Managing acne in pediatric patients with Ingrid Polcari, MD
Ingrid Polcari, MD, discusses acne severity, treatment options, and the importance of persistence and open discussion in pediatric care.
Remote monitoring expands possibilities for pediatric care, with Alisa Niksch, MD
Remote monitoring in pediatrics shows promise for improving outcomes, but device design, workflow integration, and reimbursement remain key.
John Loiselle, MD, talks recognizing pediatric musculoskeletal injuries
John Loiselle, MD, shares guidance at AAP 2025 on recognizing pediatric musculoskeletal injuries and when urgent orthopedic referral is needed.
C. Buddy Creech, MD, discusses the future directions in vaccinology
C. Buddy Creech, MD, MPH, highlights advances in mRNA, monoclonals, adjuvants, and mucosal vaccines, stressing safety and parent communication.
Decline in maternal smoking linked to fewer cases of gastroschisis in US newborns
Decline in maternal smoking linked to fewer US newborns with gastroschisis, highlighting benefits of public health efforts.
Pediatric marijuana ingestions rise more than 1,000%
Unintentional marijuana ingestions in children under 5 rose over 1,000% in 7 years, with edibles and pandemic-related factors fueling the trend.
Most firearms used in youth suicides belonged to parents and were stored unsafely
Over half of youth firearm suicides involved a parent’s gun, with most stored unlocked and loaded, underscoring the need for secure storage.
Sodium nitrite, nitrate self-poisoning emerges as growing suicide method among youth
Youth suicides by sodium nitrite/nitrate are rising, highlighting prevention gaps and opportunities for early medical and public health intervention.
Backup camera mandate linked to fewer severe pediatric backover injuries
Federal backup camera mandate cut pediatric backover injuries and deaths, though risks remain for children in older vehicles without cameras.
Motor vehicle and violent injuries predict future firearm injuries in children
Nearly 1 in 4 children with firearm injuries had prior ED visits for crashes or violence, highlighting opportunities for early intervention.
Diane Straub, MD, addresses STI screening and confidential care in adolescents
Adolescent STIs are rising. Diane Straub, MD, MPH, stressed confidential care, routine screening, and balancing parental involvement at AAP 2025.
David Stukus, MD, on how early allergen introduction lowers food allergy risk
Early allergen introduction, beginning in infancy and sustained over time, can safely reduce food allergy risk, said David Stukus, MD, at AAP 2025.
Melanie Cree, MD, PhD, on multidisciplinary approaches for evaluation, management of menstrual disorders in teens
Multidisciplinary care is key in evaluating and managing menstrual disorders in adolescents.
Study: Eco-influencers spread pediatric health misinformation on TikTok
Most child health TikTok videos by non-medical eco-influencers contradicted guidelines, spreading vaccine and infant care misinformation.
Safe storage program reduces pediatric firearm risks
The “Store it Safe” program improved suicide screening and firearm storage practices, engaging families, providers, and communities statewide.
Pediatric golf cart injuries rise, with younger children most affected
Golf cart injuries among children are rising, with falls leading to head and neck injuries and a need for better safety guidelines.
Planned out-of-hospital births doubled during pandemic
Out-of-hospital births doubled during the pandemic, led by younger, educated mothers, raising concerns about maternal risks and infant outcomes.
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