US measles cases reached 1,842 as of May 7, 2026, marking the highest annual total in 35 years. Pediatric organizations emphasized on-time vaccination to protect infants and vulnerable children.

Researchers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Georgia Tech are testing an AI tool to detect worsening teen mental health online. As concerns grow about the effects of social media on adolescent ...

The past year saw a number of approvals adding to the toolbox for atopic dermatitis, including new formulations that work in new mechanisms. 2024 was a big year for the atopic dermatitis (AD) ...

An international consensus group has recommended renaming PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The new terminology is intended to better reflect the endocrine and metabolic ...

Third-trimester maternal COVID-19 vaccination was associated with reduced infant COVID-19 infection and hospitalization risk. Maternal vaccination during pregnancy provided stronger infant protection ...

The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has provided guidance for diagnosing and managing vulvar lichen sclerosus in pediatric patients. The North American Society ...

Chronic pediatric skin disorders cause significant stigma, bullying, depression, and suicide risk—conditions often underrecognized and undertreated by physicians. Pediatric patients with chronic skin ...

An 11-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with complaint of 2 days of focal, crampy, periumbilical abdominal pain associated with anorexia, fever, and 1 episode of emesis. What's ...

Long-acting injectable HIV treatment given every 2 months was safe, well tolerated, and strongly preferred by adolescents in a recent study. Maternal influenza and TDaP vaccination during pregnancy ...

The FDA is warning diabetes patients that information from CGMs, insulin pumps, and automated dosing systems could fail to be delivered if smartphone settings are not properly configured.

Dr Dawson is chief of Adolescent Medicine Services, Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic, Fort Hood, Texas.

Trained volunteer cuddlers provide the magic of human touch to help preemies and convalescing newborns thrive. Today’s high-tech neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) buzz with staff doing what they ...