The study, conducted through the New Vaccine Surveillance Network (NVSN), analyzed data from children younger than 18 years hospitalized with acute respiratory illness and laboratory-confirmed ...
In a recent study, caregiver experiences, trust, and family values shaped decisions about GLP-1 medications for children with obesity. Lifestyle changes remain first-line for pediatric obesity, but ...
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to a portable neonatal incubator designed to support thermoregulation and keep preterm infants close to mothers. mOm Incubators Limited announced that the FDA has granted ...
Katie McMahon and Kathy Baylis, PhD, discuss research showing that prenatal exposure to hot, humid conditions has significant effects on child growth and health. In a Contemporary Pediatrics video ...
Pertussis often presents as a prolonged cold, especially in infants. Early recognition, treatment, and vaccination are key to reducing severe disease and spread. Pertussis continues to appear in ...
New AAP guidance affirms mother’s own milk as optimal for very low birth weight infants, citing reduced NEC and infection risk and outlining donor milk use. A mother’s own milk provides the strongest ...
Learn how to distinguish pediatric atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis and recognize red flags that warrant dermatology referral. In pediatric patients, distinguishing atopic ...
In this recap article, take a look back at some of our top stories in the infectious diseases space in 2025. Welcome to another edition of our Countdown to 2026! In this article, we take you through ...
Check out the top 5 nutrition articles of 2025. Rising rates of early-onset colorectal cancer have prompted growing concern about the role of childhood and adolescent dietary patterns in long-term ...
Daniela Carvalho, MD, highlighted the role of pediatricians in guiding families through early hearing intervention and language development decisions. Early hearing screening, diagnosis, and ...
Take a look back at the top 5 FDA approvals of 2025. Each year, the FDA approves several treatments across various indications and patient populations, with every approval important for that ...
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 ...