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 ...

Infants born moderately preterm had lower composite cognitive scores compared to those born at full-term s (β = −0.39; 95% CI, −0.55 to −0.22; P < .001). According to the study authors, Samson Nivins, ...

Poll: What's the diagnosis of this linear eruption on the leg of a 9-year-old girl?

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 ...

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 ...

“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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

If approved, the expanded indication would include children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who weigh 99 lbs (45 kg) or more. On April 7, 2025, the FDA accepted a supplemental biologics license ...

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 ...

A new study published in JAMA Open Network suggests that early-life exposure to ambient ozone (O3) may contribute to an increased risk of asthma and wheeze in young children. The findings, published ...

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