Read the full case presentation of a 21-month-old with a history of "skin tags" involving her gluteal cleft,noted at birth. Can you diagnose this patient? Take our poll and find out! Then check back ...

NVX-CoV2705 is indicated for individuals aged 12 to 64 years with an underlying condition that poses high risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes.

The once-daily, steroid-free topical is now approved to treat plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body in patients aged 12 years and older.

For most teenagers, a psychosocial history is at least as important as the physical exam. This essential psychosocial history can be obtained using the HEEADSSS method of interviewing adolescents. The ...

In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association jointly declared a national emergency in child and adolescent ...

Providers must ask themselves two questions: How much do I know about social media; and how can I positively influence teenagers to practice safe behaviors on the available social media platforms?

Caregivers and parents should feel empowered to protect their children with sun-safe practices that include sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and sun-safe activities. According to the American ...

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 ...

Here is what pediatric health care providers need to know about this often debilitating disorder. Prevalence of CHS is uncertain but likely increasing. A 2015 study of emergency department (ED) ...

What are common misconceptions regarding the timing of therapy initiation and discontinuation? What has research shown regarding outcomes for initiating therapy before age 7 years or discontinuing ...

Evidence suggests some pharmaceutical excipients in medications may have adverse effects on pediatric patients. Here’s what you should know. Ultimately, there is a paucity of safety data for several ...

Alok Patel, MD, shares what pediatric health care providers should know about a concerning new strain of group A streptococcus. Alok Patel, MD, is a pediatric hospitalist and clinical assistant ...