In light of today's #ACIP meeting, Chari Cohen, DrPH, MPH, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation, explains that the foundation is recommending that #infants continue to receive the birth dose of the hepatitis B #vaccine. Watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/hepatit...

NEW TODAY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ACIP has voted to pass a pair of updated recommendations related to the #hepatitis B virus vaccine and timing among infants. View the exact voting language and how the committee voted, here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/acip-vo...

Josh Feder, MD, explains applied behavioral analysis, part of a larger discussion of the recent recommendations from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (@AACAP) to improve and expand access to #autism care. Watch the full interview: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/joshua-...

The open-label trial will assess safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy in adults before expanding into a pediatric cohort. #Pediatrics #Immunology #RareDisease #GeneTherapy READ MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/first-p...

In our latest #puzzler quiz, try to diagnose this 8-year-old girl with a corneal lesion. View some case details below, then click the link for more information and to make your diagnosis. Can you diagnose this patient? View more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/can-you...

New from the FDA: The agency accepts Arcutis Biotherapeutics' sNDA application for #roflumilast cream 0.3% (Zoryve) to treat #plaque #psoriasis in children aged 2 to 5 years. #medsky #pedsky More details to come on contemporarypediatrics.com.

ICYMI: J&J has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the FDA for ustekinumab (Stelara), seeking an expanded indication to include children 2 years and older with moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis. #pedksy DETAILS: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/j-j-sub...

Arcutis Biotherapeutics has announced the commercial launch of #roflumilast 0.05% for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in children aged 2 to 5 years. Arcutis stated the topical formulation will be available in pharmacies this week. www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/lawrenc...

According to new phase 3 data, #upadacitinib met co-primary endpoints in both Phase 3 trials for non-segmental #vitiligo at week 48, among adults and adolescents. #medsky #pedsky Full details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/upadaci...

In this Q&A, Tracey Gaslin PhD, CPNP, FNP-BC, CRNI, RN-BC, of Alliance for Camp Health, talks about #ticks! Highlights: - Extended tick activity later into the year - How pediatricians can educate families on ticks, bites, and post-bite care Read: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/talking...

In this Q&A discussion, study investigator of zoliflodacin, Sarah McLeod, PhD, highlights phase 3 data on the drug's efficacy against multidrug-resistant Neisseria #gonorrhoeae. #IDWeek #medsky #pedsky Click here to read this Q&A from #IDWeek: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/sarah-m...

Also new today out of #FallClinical2025 in Vegas: Lebrikizumab-lbkz (Ebglyss; EliLillyandCo) demonstrated similar levels of #skin clearance in patients with #atopicdermatitis when administered once every 8 weeks compared to every 4 weeks. MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fall-cl...

Announced at the 2025 @fallclinical #Dermatology Conference in Las Vegas: Roflumilast cream 0.15% and 0.05% demonstrated improved #itch and reduced impact of AD on sleep in patients 2 years and up. #medsky #pedsky Full coverage: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fall-cl...

The #FDA has expanded pediatric indications for adalimumab-aaty (Yuflyma; Celltrion USA) and unbranded adalimumab-aaty to include the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa in adolescent patients aged 12 years and older, and uveitis in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older.

This week, the Infectious Diseases Society of America released updated guidelines regarding testing for Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis in adolescents and adults. #Strep #Strepthroat #medksy #pediatrics #pedsky Read more on the updated guideline: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/idsa-re...

Thank you, peace madueme, MD, chief of #Cardiology at @Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida, for speaking with us about #ECGs and how they can supplement routine sports physicals for #youth athletes. #medsky Watch our full interview here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/using-e...

If you missed it: Today, the FDA accepted MannKind Corporation's sBLA for #Afrezza Inhalation Powder to include children and adolescents with type 1 or type 2 #diabetes. READ MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-acc...

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...