Youth suicides by sodium nitrite/nitrate are rising, highlighting prevention gaps and opportunities for early medical and public health intervention. An emerging suicide method involving ingestion of ...

Multidisciplinary care is key in evaluating and managing menstrual disorders in adolescents. Melanie Cree, MD, professor in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical ...

Golf cart injuries among children are rising, with falls leading to head and neck injuries and a need for better safety guidelines. Golf cart–related injuries among children and young adults have ...

AAP 2025 heads to Denver with 10,000+ attendees, a keynote by Dr. Glaucomflecken, and 260+ sessions tackling top issues in pediatric care. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) officially kicked ...

Practical, hands-on education about menstruation can help adolescents feel more confident and prepared for the physical and emotional changes associated with their first periods, according to research ...

The clinical report replaces a 2010 report, as food allergy impacts up to 10% of children, with anaphylaxis estimated to occur in 1 in 15 schools per year. Authors note that accurate diagnosis is the ...

The FDA has authorized Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses to correct myopia and slow progression in children, offering a lower-risk option than contacts. The FDA has authorized the marketing of Essilor ...

Pediatric influenza-associated deaths for the 2024-25 season were second-highest recorded since becoming notifiable in 2004. The 2024-2025 influenza season recorded 280 pediatric influenza-associated ...

A quick look into some of the top sessions occurring at the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, being held from September 26-30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. AAP ...

This section focuses on how to assess the severity of atopic dermatitis, particularly in clinical trials and practical settings. Although several standardized tools exist, the most commonly used both ...

Parents and pediatricians navigate the complexities of neurodiversity, emphasizing the need for open communication and better resources for child development. For many parents, the idea of ...

Pelthos Therapeutics has launched berdazimer (Zelsuvmi) topical gel, 10.3%, for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adults and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older, according to a company ...