Pediatric sleep and nutrition: Practical tips for better rest
Sleep deprivation and impairment can significantly hinder childhood development, affecting cognition, school performance, mood, behavior, physical health, and overall quality of life.
Appendectomy patients give ice a thumbs-up for controlling pain
"Bottom line: It should be safe (there is a potential for freeze burns if misapplied), so patients are welcome to try it," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.
Final ruling: FDA increases minimum age for tobacco sales restrictions
Following the final ruling, requirements will be implemented beginning September 30, 2024.
Priority Review given to mirdametinib to treat NF1-PN in children, adults
The investigational MEK inhibitor has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of February 28, 2025.
HIV Roundtable: Examining Aging with HIV, Multidrug Resistance, and Vaccine Development
In this episode, clinicians discuss challenges associated with these topics and offer some insights on them.
Roflumilast cream 0.05% shows long-term efficacy in children with AD
Efficacy of roflumilast cream 0.05% improved over time among children aged 2 to 5 years with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
ACIP's seasonal influenza vaccine recommendations
IIV3s, RIV3, and LAIV3 influenza vaccines are expected to be available.
NTP report: Higher fluoride levels linked to lower IQ in children
The report links high fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children, though the American Fluoridation Society noted the high levels are more than double what is used for water fluoridation in North America.
FDA accepts setmelanotide NDA for obesity in patients down to 2 years
Following the FDA's acceptance of the NDA, a PDUFA date of December 26, 2024 has been set for setmelanotide in patients as young as 2 years of age.
Weekly review: Nipocalimab data, precocious puberty treatment, and more
Get caught up with our journal! Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
HPV vaccination progress in US-affiliated pacific islands
A CDC report reviews HPV vaccination trends in US Pacific Islands, revealing mixed progress towards the 2030 goal of 90% completion among girls by age 15.
Self-esteem and feeling good about yourself as a child with a dermatological disorder
Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP FAAN, highlights the August issue of our journal with commentary and recommendations.
FDA approves, authorizes updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
The federal agency advised manufacturers in June that 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines should be monovalent JN.1, with the preferred lineage being the KP.2 strain.
CDC: Rising parvovirus B19 cases
Healthcare providers should maintain heightened suspicion of parvovirus B19 in individuals presenting with symptoms, particularly those at high risk.
Lynn Malec, MD, discusses hemophilia A and the role of pediatricians
Lynn Malec, MD, joins Contemporary Pediatrics once again for a discussion of the hemophilia A space and how pediatric health care providers fit into care.
Nipocalimab promising for preventing fetal, newborn hemolytic disease
The investigational drug demonstrated promise in mitigating hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn by blocking harmful antibodies.
HIV Roundtable: Managing medications after diagnosis
Expert discussion of several topics including diagnosis, clinical management in older adults, multidrug resistance, and long-acting injectables and PrEP.
FDA approves anacaulase-bcdb for pediatric severe thermal burn patients
The FDA approved anacaulase-bcdb for pediatric use, allowing its application for eschar removal in deep thermal burns for ages newborn to 18 years.
USPSTF: Lack of evidence to assess benefits, harms of iron deficiency screening in pregnant persons
The USPSTF statement aligns with the 2015 recommendation on insufficient evidence for pregnancy iron deficiency screening or supplementation.
Antibiotic administration during cesarean section has limited early-life gut microbiome effect
Findings show that that feeding mode is by far the most defining factor for microbial composition," wrote the study authors.
Inequities in gender-affirming therapy for military-affiliated youth
A JAMA Pediatrics study found 37% of adolescents with gender dysphoria began hormone therapy within 2 years, highlighting barriers and inequities in care.
Weekly review: New FDA approvals, CDC vaccination recommendations, and more
Get caught up with our journal! Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed
Text messaging program increases vaping cessation rates for adolescents
An interactive text message program boosted vaping cessation rates by 35% among adolescents compared to a control group, a JAMA study found.
Vulvar ulcerations in a pre-adolescent girl following COVID-19 vaccination
Can you diagnose this patient with a tender bump on the labia majora accompanied by fever and sore throat?
FDA approves axatilimab-csfr to treat graft-versus-host disease
The approval is indicated for adult and pediatric patients who weigh at least 88 lbs (40 kg).
Multiple episodes of repetitive vomiting in a 5-year-old boy
A 5-year-old boy with a history of asthma presented for a 1-year history of multiple episodes of emesis. What's the diagnosis?
CDC recommends increased efforts to boost VFC vaccination coverage
Among children born in 2020, vaccination coverage was 4 to 14 percentage points lower among those who were eligible for VFC versus non-eligible children.
Tablet use among children associated with increased anger, frustration
How can tablet use contribute to expressions of anger and frustration among children aged 3.5 to 5.5 years?
Association of outdoor exposure patterns and myopic shifts
Findings suggest outdoor interventions should focus on effective outdoor exposure patters to prevent myopia in children.
ALTUVIIIO phase 3 data on bleed protection in children with hemophilia A
Lynn Malec, MD, joined us to discuss the phase 3 XTEND-Kids study of ALTUVIIIO in pediatric patients with hemophilia A.
IL-6 may aid in early sepsis detection in children, newborns
Quiz: AAP critical congenital heart disease screening recommendations
Talking to parents about seed oils
JNJ-2113 for plaque psoriasis demonstrates clear skin in 75% of adolescents
