Children who experience the death of a parent due to homicide, suicide, or drug overdose face a significantly higher risk of early mortality compared to the general population. Among the causes ...

The FDA has updated its approval for 1-mg epinephrine nasal spray, removing the age limit to allow all patients weighing at least 33 lb to access the treatment. In a recent discussion with ...

A review of 6 drugs approved by the FDA in Q1 2026, with links to coverage from Contemporary Pediatrics. The first quarter of 2026 marked a period of profound advancement in pediatric health care, ...

With the advent of increasingly sophisticated medical technology and life-prolonging therapies, children with life-limiting illness are living longer. Longer survival means more children are living ...

In LEVEL UP period 2, most patients who switched from dupilumab to upadacitinib achieved higher skin clearance and itch relief by 16 weeks. The FDA declined approval of RGX-121 for MPS II, citing ...

Evidence suggests some pharmaceutical excipients in medications may have adverse effects on pediatric patients. Here’s what you should know. Ultimately, there is a paucity of safety data for several ...

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 ...

Religious faith doesn't come up regularly in examining room conversation. Yet patients--and parents--beliefs can sometimes affect medical care. Religious faith doesn't come up regularly in examining ...

Discover mental health screening tools for the pediatric primary care provider. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners called to prioritize integrating pediatric mental health into ...

Novo Nordisk has announced their product Wegovy received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for use in adolescents aged 12 years and older with obesity. The US Food and Drug ...

A collection of links for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, and their parents, friends, and doctors. Support and advice for LGBTQ youth requires an understanding of both ...

FDA approves Kygevvi, the first therapy for thymidine kinase 2 deficiency, a rare mitochondrial disease marked by muscle weakness and early death. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...