Backup camera mandate linked to fewer severe pediatric backover injuries: Backover trauma occurs when a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle in reverse. Researchers reported both fatal and severe injuries in children under age 5 have decreased. #medsky #pedsky More: hubs.li/Q03LwvXw0

The study, "The Association of Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences with Preterm Birth of Their Infants," found that #mothers with 2 or more ACEs were nearly twice as likely to deliver #preterm as those with fewer or no ACEs. Read more: hubs.li/Q03Lwwht0

Michael Levas, MD, of Project Ujima and Children's Wisconsin presented data at the 2025 AAP National Conference that demonstrated nearly 1 in 4 children with #firearm injuries had prior #ED visits for crashes or violence. #AAP More on this association: hubs.li/Q03LwqWB0

New research published at the 2025 AAP National Conference has revealed an emerging #suicide method that involves the ingestion of sodium nitrite. The method is increasingly being used by adolescents and young adults. #AAP More on this emerging trend: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/sodium-...

In another video interview from the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, Diane Straub, MD, of Children's Hospital Colorado, discussed the current climate related to adolescent sexual health. Watch our brief discussion with Straub here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/diane-s...

From the AAP National Conference & Exhibition: Melanie Cree, MD, discussed approaches to evaluating primary amenorrhea and managing conditions such as Turner syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and the female athlete triad. Full interview: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/melanie...

According to a presentation at the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Denver, #opioid exposures among US-children are showing concerning trends, with steady increases in pre-teen cases over the past 5 years. #medsky Full study details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/emergen...

From the AAP National Conference: Hands-on menstruation education fosters confidence, reduces stigma, and equips adolescents with practical skills for menstrual health, according to an abstract presented at the conference. Full study details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/hands-o...

Today marks the first day of the 2025 @AAPexperience from Denver, Colorado! #medsky #pedsky Follow us on our website, contemporarypediatrics.com, for continued coverage, including expert interviews. More: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/aap-202...

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report stated the federal agency recorded the most pediatric, influenza-associated deaths since the 2009-10 season, with 280 deaths reported. Full data analysis: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/cdc-rep...

The FDA has authorized for marketing Essilor Stellest eyeglasses for children aged 6 to 12 years to correct hashtag#myopia and slow its progression. Click here for full authorization details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-aut...

Several members of our Editorial Advisory Board have commented on the CDC's #ACIP meeting last week. See a preview below, and click the link for a full recap of the meeting. #MMR #COVID19 #vaccine Read more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/reactio...

Get an inside look as to what to expect from the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, held in Denver, Colorado, from September 26-30. See who will be giving key notes, what to expect on AI, mental health, and much more. #medsky #pedsky AAP: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/what-to...

The #CDC's ACIP has completed its 2-day September meeting with 4 votes on #COVID-19 vaccine-related recommendations. #pedsky #medsky Read more, including coverage from yesterday regarding MMR, MMRV, and Hepatitis B: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/acip-to...

The CDC's ACIP is in session for day 1 of a 2-day meeting to discuss several vaccine updates and proposed recommendations, including for MMRV, Hepatitis B, and COVID-19, to be discussed Friday. Read more on the meeting here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/acip-to...

Study investigator Ji-Hyun Lee, MD, PhD, explains her study that evaluated brief exposure to inhaled anesthesia during surgery among infants. READ: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/ji-hyun...

If you are still getting caught up this short holiday week, we have you covered with our FDA Focus recap video. #Medsky #Pedsky Watch as we take you through some of the top FDA news items from the month of August, from approvals to pipeline updates. Watch: hubs.li/Q03H2GWs0

New today: Arcutis has submitted of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the FDA, seeking to expand the indication for roflumilast (ZORYVE) cream 0.3% to treat plaque psoriasis in children as young as 2 years. Read more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/arcutis...

Richard Bermudes, MD, psychiatrist and chief medical officer at BrainsWay and associate physician at UC Davis, explains why a discussion on #screen behavior and habits should be a part of well visits among #children and #adolescents. Full video: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/richard...

As we move into September, take a look back on our top #FDA stories from August with our monthly recap. Take a look at the highlights below, and click the link for more information on each FDA news item we reported on in August. #Medsky #Pedsky RECAP: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-new...

Also today, the AAP has released its own immunization schedule, highlighting that it recommends all children aged 6 to 23 months receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as this group is the highest risk for severe infection. #Medsky #Pedsky MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/america...

Breaking #FDA news: The federal agency has issued a complete response letter to PTC Therapeutics for its Friedreich's ataxia treatment, vatiquinone. The FDA stated substantial evidence of efficacy was not demonstrated. More: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-iss...

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed encouraging hashtag#vaccination increases among hashtag#adolescents in 2024 compared to 2023. #Pedsky Find a snapshot of the data below, and click the link for the full report. MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/adolesc...

In her latest #nutrition column for Contemporary Pediatrics, registered dietician Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN takes a look at pre-game, mid-game, and post-game #sports nutrition tips, as fall sports get ever closer. Read from our Back-to-School issue: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/sports-...

In this video interview, Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, of @StanfordChildren's Health explains why a centered approach when checking in on patients with a mental health history is crucial. Watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/managin...

Full details: The FDA has approved tocilizumab-anoh for #CRS in patients 2 years and older. The ecombinant humanized monoclonal antibody now aligns with all indications approved for its reference drug, tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech). Read more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-app...

#FDA approval news: The federal agency has approved fremanezumab‑vfrm (Ajovy; Teva Pharmaceuticals) injection for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in pediatric patients age 6 years and older who weigh at least 45 kg. Full details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-app...

In a new Q+A interview, Andrew Silverman, MD, MHS, Keith Van Haren MD, MD, and Molly Wilson-Murphy, MD, provide a deep dive into #influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy ( #ANE ). #Medsky #Pedsky Read the full discussion here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/q-a-a-d...

WATCH: Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides some quick reminders to relay to parents of #children with #asthma, as a new school year gets closer and closer. Click here to watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/tyra-br...

News headlines and social media clips reach #children at a near-constant pace. Providers are in a pivotal position to recognize signs. Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, provides practical reminders and tips for spotting changes in behavior at well visits. More www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/elizabe...

New #CDC data released today revealed a trend in the wrong direction for #kindergarten #vaccination rates during the 2024-2025 school year, with a decrease in coverage for all reported hashtag#vaccines compared to the previous year. Read the data here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/cdc-kin...

Welcome to August! Review some of our top headlines and news stories from the month of July, including the highlights listed below. Our top stories from July: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/top-5-p...

In our first episode of Infectious Insights, Candice Jones, MD joined to discuss what has been a hectic few months surrounding infectious disease, #vaccine policy, and ACIP changes. Find a full recap and direct link to our first episode here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/acip-ch...

FDA-approved crinecerfont (Neurocrine Biosciences) demonstrated improvements in weight-related outcomes for children with CAH when combined with glucocorticoid therapy. #Medsky #Pedsky WATCH more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/richard...

New #alopecia areata data: Abbvie announced positive phase 3 data for upadacitinib (Rinvoq) (15 mg and 30 mg), which demonstrated that 44.6% and 54.3% of adult and #adolescent patients with severe AA reached 80% or more scalp hair coverage at week 24. www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/alopeci...

In a recent video interview, Timothy Tramontana, MD, explains how the recent #FDA approval of sepiapterin could increase protein intake for patients with #PKU. Read more on the new treatment and hear Tramontana's full reaction to the news here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/watch-e...

A day after sepiapterin was approved by the #FDA to treat #PKU, experts Suzanne Hollander, MS, RD, LDN Timothy Tramontana, MD, share their reactions. Watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/watch-e...

The FDA has approved sepiapterin to treat #PKU in adult and pediatric patients. #MedSky #Pedsky Full approval details and comments from experts: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-app...

WATCH: Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, provides some quick reminders to relay to parents of #children with #asthma, as a new school year gets closer and closer. Click here to watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/tyra-br...

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. this week signed the ACIP's recommendation to remove the mercury-based preservative from all influenza vaccines. #Medsky #Pedsky Full details and recap on recent #ACIP and #CDC news: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/hhs-to-...

Solid Biosciences announced that the #FDA has granted fast track designation to its gene therapy SGT-501 to treat catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Full details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-gra...

In this video interview, John Browning, MD, chief of Dermatology at Children's Hospital of San Antonio explained how #fragrances can impact #atopicdermatitis treatments. #Medsky #Pedsky #AD Full interview and practical tips: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/how-fra...

Johnson & Johnson has submitted a new drug application for icotrokinra to the FDA to treat adults and #adolescents aged 12 years and older with moderate-to-severe plaque #psoriasis. #medsky #pedsky Full NDA submission and clinical trial details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/j-j-sub...

Welcome to the first episode of Infectious Insights! In this episode of Infectious Insights, our host Tina Tan, MD, is joined by general pediatrician Candice Jones, MD, to discuss an unprecedented vaccine season. Click here to watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/infecti...

A new #school year will be here soon rather than later. Watch as Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, explains why the mid-to-late summer season has long served as a great reminder and opportunity for parents to get their children caught up on #vaccinations. WATCH: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/lori-ha...

ICYMI: The FDA this week approved the use of gardenia (genipin) blue as a color additive in food, marking the fourth natural-source color approved in recent months. Full details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-app...

According to recent research, even low-level #lead exposure in early childhood may speed up #memory loss, according to a new study using a cognitive task to measure forgetting rates. #medsky #pedsky Full study details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/lead-ex...

The FDA has approved CSL's garadacimab-gxii (Andembry) for prophylactic use to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema ( hashtag#HAE ) in patients 12 years of age and older. #MedSky #Pedsky Full details and trial data: hubs.li/Q03sqzvX0

The #FDA has granted expanded approval to AbbVie's glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret) to include patients aged 3 years and older with acute or chronic #hepatitis C virus (HCV). #Medsky #Pedsky Full story and study data that led to approval: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-exp...

View a quick recap of data along with multiple comments from health care professionals on how #roflumilast can help children with the scalp and body #psoriasis. #Medsky #Pedsky Read more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/reactio...