The patient had increased her vape use recently, but did not disclose when she started, or how much she vaped. Welcome to this Contemporary Pediatrics poll. Take a look at the following case below.

From 1999 to 2022, a 24.2% decrease in infant mortality was observed in the US, however, SUID mortality rates increased by nearly 12% from 2020 to 2022. Rates of sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) ...

Swedish study highlights challenges in managing pain for preterm infants, revealing disparities in pain treatment and assessment across neonatal care. A new study examining pain management in ...

Based on recent reports, norovirus outbreaks in the 2024-2025 seasonal year is above the range reported from the 2012-2020 and 2021-2024 seasonal years. Norovirus, one of the most contagious viruses, ...

November is National Family Caregivers Month!

Panelists discuss the diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis (AD), highlighting challenges in diagnosis due to the disease’s heterogeneity across factors like age, skin color, and other variables, ...

Panelists discuss the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD), focusing on the role of type 2 inflammation, and explore how AD can serve as an entry point to the atopic march in children, leading to ...

A reduction of in-home cannabis smoke could "substantially" reduce children's exposure to toxic and carcinogenic chemicals that are in smoke, according to newly-published research. Cannabis smoking, ...

The higher dose regimen of nusinersen comprises a more rapid loading regimen, two 50 mg doses 14 days apart, and higher maintenance regimen, 28 mg, every 4 months. The FDA has accepted a supplemental ...

Already approved in those aged 18 and older in the United States, Valneva has submitted label extension applications to the FDA for IXCHIQ use in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Valneva's single-shot ...

UVA researchers identify key blood biomarkers linked to SIDS, paving the way for life-saving tests to detect and prevent this leading cause of death among infants. Groundbreaking research from the ...

During the current cold and flu season, children have a higher risk of getting sick. The AAP has release tips and reminders for parents to help keep children comfortable and healthy. In a January 17, ...