Explore groundbreaking therapies for type 1 diabetes that aim to delay onset, preserve β-cell function, and restore insulin independence. Pediatric e-scooter injuries are surging as popularity rises, ...

National CPS data from 2012-2023 show declines in confirmed child maltreatment, but disparities remained, particularly among Black and female children. Confirmed child maltreatment declined, but ...

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 ...

Dr. Carroll is a clinical assistant professor, Tulane University School of Medicine, and section head of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Screening for suicide ideation and suicide attempts is a priority ...

Despite the growing involvement of fathers in their children’s lives, there persists a lack of focus on fathers in pediatric care. Updated guidelines can help pediatricians to better engage fathers in ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents. Pediatric obesity affects more than 14 million children, which is equivalent to 1 in 5 ...

Knowing the benefits and limitations of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and other techniques can help you request the right studies, prepare the family for the exam, and evaluate ...

Recent data revealed a 110% increase in speech disorder diagnoses for children aged 0 to 12 years in 2022, compared to the pre-pandemic era. Pediatric speech disorders for children aged 0 to 12 years ...

One of the more common urinary complaints to present in the pediatrician’s office is that of the child who has to void frequently. This most often will be a bladder infection, although a more ominous ...

A CDC report shows only 23% of U.S. teens get enough sleep, with disparities highlighting the need for targeted health interventions. The findings regarding sleep behaviors highlight a trend of ...

Post-pandemic middle schoolers gained sexual health knowledge but showed fewer positive belief changes, study finds. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted multiple facets of education, including how middle ...