Joshua Fitch is the senior editor for Contemporary Pediatrics.He joined the brand in March of 2023 as an editor before being promoted to senior editor in January 2024. Fitch graduated from Youngstown ...

Allergies can significantly impair daily activities, school performance, and psychological well-being.

RFK Jr. stated he "couldn't be more pleased" to announce that COVID-19 vaccination among healthy children and pregnant women has been removed from CDC's immunization schedule. "I couldn't be more ...

Infant is closely monitored at subsequent well visits and rechecked after 3 months, showed full resolution of the skin lesion over the heel area. A healthy 12-month-old girl presented with one small ...

The AI-enabled, wearable device is the first FDA-approved, drug-free solution for nasal congestion and allergies in children ages 12 and up. The FDA has approved an expanded pediatric indication for ...

Our editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, reacts to a new FDA COVID-19 framework that will limit eligibility for seasonal vaccination in pediatrics. "Unfortunately, that basically does eliminate access of ...

On May 28, 2025, the FDA approved Eton Pharmaceuticals' new drug application (NDA) for hydrocortisone oral solution (Khindivi) as a replacement therapy for pediatric patients aged 5 years or older ...

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, highlights the connection between poor dietary patterns and mental health challenges in children, and offers nutrient-focused solutions. Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, registered ...

Victor Carrion, MD, explains how providers can recognize the signs of accumulated stress in children and support recovery through education and connection. Victor Carrion, MD, director of the Stanford ...

A recently published study found sharp increase in the use of nicotine pouches among US high school students, with usage nearly doubling from 2023 to 2024. A recent study conducted by researchers from ...

Aaron Milstone, MD, explains that very low birth weight infants remain disproportionately affected by deadly Staph aureus infections in NICUs. Invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections remain a major ...

A large cohort study published in JAMA Network Open examined the impact of early-life blood lead levels on academic achievement, even at levels below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ...