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There are widespread mental health concerns among children and teens currently, with 1 in 4 to 5 having a mental health problem.

In addition to the usual considerations of treating pediatric patients, clinicians should consider how pharmacokinetics may differ for children with obesity, according to a session at the 2021 virtual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners meeting.

With 1 in 4 children in the United States living in an immigrant family, the health care needs of this pediatric population are a critical area of focus when addressing health disparities for children.

Telling personal stories about receiving the vaccine and using a direct, fact-based approach can both answer patient’s questions and demonstrate safety when advising them on COVID-19 vaccines.

Tammy Rood, DNP, CPNP-PC, AE-C, described how telehealth visits provide a unique opportunity to improve access to asthma care, yet many children are still not receiving asthma visits as often as needed.

The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month in an effort to educate the public on this potentially serious disorder that is estimated to affect over 16 million individuals in the United States.

Lea Davis, PhD, of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, discussed the frequency with which patients may experience functional seizures.

Mary Beth Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, lead the discussion on specific vaccine changes that are important to bring to health care professionals’ attention.

Although 1.5 pounds over a month may not appear clinically important, it could lead to substantial weight gain over the prolonged pandemic.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with Kellie Bryant, DNP, about vaccination training for nursing students and vaccine distribution in her community.

Donald Wood, PhD, the recently elected president and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, discusses the future of research and care for patients with muscular dystrophy.

As COVID-19 vaccination continues across the United States, many states have begun vaccinating vulnerable individuals and have included pregnant patients in the eligibility criteria.

Tomika S Harris, DNP, CPNP-PC; Traci Gonzales, APRN, CPNP; and Cheryl L. Grave, RN, CPNP-PC are leaders of the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Special Interest Group at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Donald Wood, PhD, the recently elected president and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, discusses what’s coming up in the field of muscular dystrophy in 2021.

Tomika S Harris, DNP, CPNP-PC; Traci Gonzales, APRN, CPNP; and Cheryl L. Grave, RN, CPNP-PC are leaders of the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Special Interest Group at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

Donald Wood, PhD, the recently elected president and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the muscular dystrophy field.

Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Lea Davis, PhD, of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, on the confirmed associations between functional seizures and psychiatric conditions.

The guidance said relaxing certain measures for vaccinated individuals may help improve COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake.

Walgreens has announced the expansion of its digital health platform, Walgreens Find Care®, to include 11 new and 4 expanded collaborations with service providers.

In a recent interview with Pharmacy Times, Jennifer Maloney, MD, of Regeneron, said an investigative new drug may help patients manage their cat allergies.

Recent data have shown alarmingly low rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine completion among children between 10 and 13 years of age.

Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Bethany Hall, MSN, the owner of Healing Connection, on the importance of educating the medical community on how to approach care for children with complex developmental trauma.

Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Carrie Cuttler, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University, on recent findings that showed that patients with OCD who used cannabis to manage acute symptoms did not develop a tolerance to the drug over time.

Weight gain during the pandemic is becoming a real health concern that could lead to long-term consequences for both adults and children.

The discovery adds to growing evidence that suggests that pregnant women who generate protective antibodies after contracting the COVID-19 virus often convey some of that natural immunity to their fetuses.

Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Donald Wood, PhD, the recently elected president and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, on the history of the Task Force on Genetics, and the importance and impact of its findings on understanding muscular dystrophy.

Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Bethany Hall, MSN, the owner of Healing Connection, on the role of trauma competent caregiving in the field of nursing.

Investigators found the greatest improvements among non-Hispanic Black participants, suggesting that the intervention could help engage diverse populations of pediatric asthma patients.

Contemporary Clinic spoke with pediatric nurse practitioner Brenda Cassidy, DNP, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, from NAPNAP about how health care professionals can pay attention to the red flags of human/child trafficking victims.

Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Lea Davis, PhD, of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, on the difference between functional seizures and epileptic seizures, and how providers can identify the difference.