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The FDA approves Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for chronic sialorrhea in children.

The latest advances in medical technology for the pediatrician's office.

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

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Andrew J. Schuman, MD, FAAP, who is a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and also a practicing pediatrician, to talk about why he went into medicine and what he loves about pediatrics.

The impact of the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and the Pediatric Research Equity Act continues to benefit children’s health.

Sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) is a leading category of death for toddlers, but a new report indicates that we may be underestimating the incidence of SUDC.

School readiness has long been touted as a way to ensure the best educational outcomes, but a new study indicates that it can also help with health outcomes too.

A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week

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

Recent guidelines recommend using commercially available plasmalike isotonic fluid therapy, but could this have a negative impact on acutely ill children.

Sklice (ivermectin) lotion, 0.5% has been approved for over-the-counter (OTC) use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in children aged 6 months and older.

A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week.

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

An investigation examines how governmental spending, in both health and nonhealth areas, can impact infant mortality rates.

A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week

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

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Andrew Schuman, MD, FAAP, to discuss the effectively use of technology in pediatrics.

Economic downturns have an impact on not just adult health, but pediatric health. A report examines the effect that such downturns have on pediatric hospitalizations.

A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week

School readiness can set the course of a child’s education. A new investigation examines how early intervention could improve school readiness for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Dr. Tina Q. Tan welcomes the 3 newest members of the editorial advisory board.

A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week

Genital exams to determine whether a patient has been abused or for some other reason can cause discomfort in many pediatricians. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition showed how clinicians can overcome this fear as well as what the clinician should do to prepare for such exams.

When discussing technology in pediatrics, it can often seem like it’s only a source of problems. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers 10 ways that technology can help promote health.

We may have grown used to chemicals being a part of everyday life, but some will cause many parents to worry. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers guidance on how to address these concerns.

For children experiencing suicidality, a quick and accurate assessment can mean a world of difference. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offers a look at a tool that can help clinicians.

Puberty can be scary for any teenager, but for the transgender teenager it can be an absolute minefield. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition sheds light on how to provide appropriate, necessary care to this population.

Adolescents can raise questions of confidentiality and consent to care. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition showed how 2 health care systems walk the line to protect their adolescent patients’ right to privacy.

Regular school attendance is important, not only to academic success, but future health outcomes. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offered insight into how pediatricians can help keep students in school.

Alcohol consumption may not be uncommon in adolescents, but it can have an impact on later harms. A new report looks at the trajectories of alcohol consumption.