The FDA has approved Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) to treat adult and pediatric patients with cerebral folate deficiency linked to a FOLR1 gene variant. By addressing folate transportation issues ...

A Yale University study found that when parents improved their stress management, their parenting behaviors improved, and the risk of early childhood obesity in their offspring decreased. A 12-week ...

Carissa M. Baker-Smithm MD, MPH, outlines how pediatricians can mitigate long-term cardiovascular risk. This video from Contemporary Pediatrics features Carissa M. Baker-Smith, MD, MPH, director at ...

AbbVie submitted FDA and EMA applications for upadacitinib (RINVOQ) in adults and adolescents with non-segmental vitiligo, supported by phase 3 Viti-Up data. Phase 2 INTEGUMENT-INFANT study results ...

Obstructive apneic events during sleep are rare in healthy children, with findings from studies showing very low rates of occurrence, often fewer than 1 event per hour, and duration of events ...

The latest update to the HEEADSSS psychosocial interview for adolescents includes new questions on electronic media use in addition to its time-tested strategies for identifying the critical stressors ...

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 ...

Finding an acceptable alternative to breast milk has proved to be a complicated quest that continues today. Finding an acceptable alternative to breast milk has proved to be a complicated quest that ...

Adopting technologies with artificial intelligence (AI) will change patient care in many ways. Here’s where AI has been, where it is now, and what it holds for the future of pediatrics. Simply stated ...

Explore essential resources and toolkits for managing the ongoing stimulant medication shortage affecting ADHD treatment and patient care. Drug shortages have historically led to economic impacts, ...

Knowing the benefits and limitations of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and other techniques can help you request the right studies, prepare the family for the exam, and evaluate ...

Lifestyle medicine and mental health management in pediatric primary care promote positive health and holistic well-being. Mental health challenges present differently at each developmental stage.