National CPS data from 2012-2023 show declines in confirmed child maltreatment, but disparities remained, particularly among Black and female children. Confirmed child maltreatment declined, but ...

Explore groundbreaking therapies for type 1 diabetes that aim to delay onset, preserve β-cell function, and restore insulin independence. Pediatric e-scooter injuries are surging as popularity rises, ...

In this Q&A, Abby Nerlinger, MD, breaks down how pediatricians can provide detailed care for children with military connections, based on a session presented at the 2025 AAP National Conference & ...

Newborn guidance emphasizes preparation, team training, and extended delayed cord clamping. The guidelines include new and revised recommendations across pediatric basic and advanced life support and ...

Joshua Fitch is the senior editor for Contemporary Pediatrics. He joined the brand in March of 2023 as an editor before being promoted to senior editor in January 2024. Fitch graduated from Youngstown ...

Indication expansions include hidradenitis suppurativa for patients 12 years and up, as well as for patients with uveitis aged 2 years and older. FDA approval extends adalimumab-aaty’s indications to ...

IDSA’s new GAS pharyngitis guidance emphasizes selective testing using clinical scoring to reduce overtreatment and antibiotic misuse. The update aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and improve ...

Specifically, the ACIP voted 5-2 to recommend clesrovimab (Enflonsia; Merck), which was approved by the FDA on June 9, 2025, for infants aged 8 months and younger who are not protected by a maternal ...

The combination therapy yielded boosted treatment benefits of navepegritide, including improvement in mean ACH Z-score and mean annualized growth. Positive, interim data from the phase 2 COACH trial ...

Discover mental health screening tools for the pediatric primary care provider. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners called to prioritize integrating pediatric mental health into ...

The PANDAS/PANS questionnaire is based on symptoms and comorbidities described in the literature and is a self-report completed by parents of children younger than 18. Investigators examined the ...

A CDC report shows only 23% of U.S. teens get enough sleep, with disparities highlighting the need for targeted health interventions. The findings regarding sleep behaviors highlight a trend of ...