In the United States, maralixibat (Livmarli; Mirum Pharmaceuticals) is approved to treat both ALGS and PFIC, now in liquid and tablet formulations. On April 14, 2025, the FDA approved a tablet ...

Poll: Can you diagnose this 13-year-old female with altered mental status?

Poll: Can you diagnose this 13-year-old female with altered mental status?

Poll: Can you diagnose this 13-year-old female with altered mental status?

In December 2024, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) introduced updates to the critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening algorithm to enhance efficiency and accuracy in newborn ...

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring at point-of-care shows high feasibility for pediatric hypertension diagnosis in clinical practice. Pediatric hypertension remains a critical yet underdiagnosed ...

“Data from the Phase 3 ICONIC LEAD subgroup analysis demonstrate impressive efficacy rates, showing the promise of this novel therapeutic option," said Lawrence Eichenfield, MD. On April 10, 2025, ...

New data: Viaskin Peanut patch improves treatment benefit through 36 months ...

Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the April, 2025, issue of Contemporary Pediatrics, with a special focus on pediatric allergy awareness. The April 2025 issue of ...

Two-thirds of US teen girls live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits, or parental involvement laws, limiting access to care. A new study has found that two-thirds of teenage girls in the ...

While these concerns are often rooted in misinformation, they offer an opportunity to guide families back to the evidence. Seed oils are having a moment—and not in a good way. From TikTok to wellness ...

The World Bank Group reports that as this global health emergency escalates, devastating impacts on health and well-being will also accelerate. All aspects of health are affected by climate change, ...