Donna Hallas, PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts on the latest print issue of Contemporary Pediatrics I was excited to hear the announcement on March 5 th 2025, that the ...

In the wake of the no-biopsy approach to diagnosing celiac disease (CD) introduced in the 2012 European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Nutrition guidelines, Israeli ...

Joshua Feder, MD, emphasizes that sensory play is most effective when rooted in relational strategies that support autistic children in daily environments. Pediatricians and caregivers can better ...

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

A cheap, non-invasive test using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) collected during standard early pregnancy testing may be used to predict preterm birth (PTB) risk, according to a recent study published in PLOS ...

In 3 studies evaluating the effects of probiotics on eczema, probiotics groups reported a greater reduction in symptoms than placebo groups, but only when the allergy was IgE mediated. Probiotics ...

A new national poll suggests that while most parents agree on the importance of discussing puberty with their children, many are unsure when or how to begin. 1,2 The University of Michigan Health C.S.

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

Can you diagnose this patient? Take our poll and find out! Then check back for the full case, differential diagnosis, and correct diagnosis. Welcome to this Contemporary Pediatrics poll. Take a look ...

Diazepam nasal spray (Valtoco) is approved for short-term treatment of seizure clusters, now in patients aged 2 years and older. On April 16, 2025, the FDA approved an expanded indication for diazepam ...

Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential when it comes to giving children the best possible opportunities to thrive as they grow. Early diagnosis and subsequent intervention ...

In a newly-published randomized clinical trial, investigators found that 2 hours of mother-to-neonate skin-to-skin contact (SSC) in the delivery room did not affect neurodevelopment at age 2 to 3 ...