Contemporary Pediatrics

Only 38% of US EMS agencies have a designated Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator. A new study shows agencies with PECCs have a 5-fold increase in quality improvement. #Healthcare #PatientSafety Full video: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/kathleen-…

A new University of Michigan program integrating child psychiatry into pediatric primary care has successfully reduced mental health wait times and improved pediatric resident training. #MentalHealth #ChildPsychiatry Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/integrate…

The FDA has approved setmelanotide as the first targeted therapy for acquired hypothalamic obesity in patients aged 4 and older. The treatment addresses impaired MC4R signaling to help manage severe weight gain. #FDAApproval #Endocrinology Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-appro…

Self-injury affects ~10% of youth and is linked to future risks like anxiety and depression. A study highlights a consistent rise in these rates from 2000–2024, with a greater trend observed in female vs male patients. #SelfHarm #MentalHealth Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/rising-se…

Secondhand smoke affects over 40%of US children. A new EHR-linked system is helping mothers quit by providing automatic access to nicotine replacement therapy and counseling during pediatric visits. #SmokingCessation #SecondhandSmoke Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/automated…

A recent study finds firstborns often show early cognitive and developmental advantages over second-born siblings in their first year, likely due to "resource dilution" and reduced individualized parental time. #ChildDevelopment #Pediatrics Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/firstborn…

New research shows high-frequency oscillatory ventilation may reduce the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants with neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome compared to conventional mechanicalventilation. #NICU #BPD Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/hfov-redu…

Research highlights the link between early life stress & long-term GI health. Stressors during pregnancy or childhood can alter the gut-brain axis, leading to chronic pain and motility issues that persist into adulthood. #GutBrainAxis #GIHealth Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/early-lif…

The FDA has approved icotrokinra, the first oral targeted peptide for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults and pediatric patients. The once-daily pill selectively blocks the IL-23 receptor. #Psoriasis #Icotrokinra Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-appro…

Bridging the gap: When behavioral checklists don't provide answers, molecular testing might. Explore a case study on 14q11.2 microduplication syndrome and why CMA is a critical tool for identifying high-confidence ASD risk genes. #MedEd #Autism Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/beyond-th…

The 56-week INTEGUMENT-OLE study showed that roflumilast cream 0.05% provided long-term disease control for children aged 2-5 with atopic dermatitis. Efficacy continued to improve over time rather than plateauing. #AtopicDermatitis #Dermatology Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/lawrence-…

Eli Lilly announced positive phase 3 ADorable-1 trial results evaluating lebrikizumab in children as young as 6 months with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Co-primary endpoints were met at week 16. #AtopicDermatitis #PediatricDermatology Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/lebrikizu…

From risks of #ChildhoodObesity to a distinct microbiome of #CrohnDisease, check out some of the top stories on the Contemporary Pediatrics website between March 9 and March 13, 2026. Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/weekly-re…

New research indicates that children with mild traumatic brain injury are significantly more likely to develop new or chronic sleep disturbances compared to typically developing children. #SleepDisturbances #BrainInjury Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/higher-ra…

Early life stress can impact long-term gut health. New research by Dr. Kara Margolis explores the crucial gut-brain axis, showing how maternal mental health & childhood trauma shape adult GI distress. #GutBrainAxis #GIHealth Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/early-lif…

A study found that daily screen time has a small but significant impact on later sleep onset in youth, though day-to-day fluctuations show minimal overall effects. #Pediatrics #SleepHealth #ScreenTime Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/modest-ef…

Daniel Ahn, MD, BS, discusses "allocational inefficiencies" in the current 3-status pediatric heart transplant system and why the 60% high-priority listing rate creates a "first-come, first-served" dynamic. #HeartTransplant #HealthcareRefom Full video: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/daniel-ah…

A new study the consumption of ultra-processed foods in early childhood to increased odds of fearfulness, anxiety, hyperactivity, and aggression. #ChildDevelopment #Nutrition Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/ultra-pro…

Check out my interview with @ContempPEDS on the results of my recent paper in @JACCJournals! Full article can be viewed here: bit.ly/4t2l6yT @StanfordSurgery @OpNotes @StanfordAbdTxp

Researchers emphasize that AI is not a substitute for clinical judgment. Pediatricians and parents must collaborate to shape how these technologies integrate into children's lives safely. #DigitalHealth #TeenMentalHealth Read more: contemporarypediatrics.com/view/navigatin…