The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lunsotogene parvec-cwha (Otarmeni), the first gene therapy for genetic ...

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 ...

Combination vaccines enhance childhood immunization by reducing the number of shots, improving adherence, and potentially increasing overall vaccination rates. In 1999, the American Academy of ...

Discover effective strategies for conducting psychosocial screenings in adolescents using the HEADS FIRST Checklist to enhance health outcomes. It is preferable to identify teens at risk proactively ...

March/April 2026 | Contemporary PEDS Journal | Publications | Contemporary Pediatrics connects pediatricians with peer-reviewed articles, guideline updates, and practice strategies for real-world ...

Dr Dawson is chief of Adolescent Medicine Services, Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic, Fort Hood, Texas.

The gadopiclenol extension for use in infants and neonates offers high-quality MRI contrast enhancement at half the standard gadolinium dose. Get caught up with Contemporary Pediatrics! This list ...

Early screening for type 1 diabetes found effective in children ...

CRL focused on usability, not efficacy or manufacturing: The FDA’s Complete Response Letter for Anaphylm cited deficiencies limited to human factors, labeling, and a single supportive PK study; no CMC ...

The AAP emphasizes that children’s digital media use must be understood within a broader digital ecosystem that includes caregiver relationships, platform design, and societal systems, not just time ...

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 ...