2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (315+ words) In a recent study, targeted sodium supplementation guided by urine sodium levels was associated with improved early weight gain in very preterm infants. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Jeffrey L. Segar, MD, neonatology specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discussed…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (336+ words) A comprehensive review of high-quality studies found no evidence that prenatal paracetamol use increases the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medications during pregnancy, with more than two-thirds of pregnant women…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (59+ words) Can AI predict how deaf children will speak?Contemporary Pediatrics Trending on Contemporary Pediatrics Low Apgar score, cord pH linked to ADHD risk Jeffrey Segar, MD, highlights sodium supplementation to support infant weight gain Asma Khalil, PhD, explains how prenatal…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (315+ words) In a recent study, targeted sodium supplementation guided by urine sodium levels was associated with improved early weight gain in very preterm infants. In a Contemporary Pediatrics interview, Jeffrey L. Segar, MD, neonatology specialist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, discussed…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (629+ words) A study found a dose-response increase in severe neonatal morbidity or mortality among infants born to mothers with multiple preexisting chronic conditions. Data published in JAMA Network Open highlighted increasing risks of severe neonatal morbidity or mortality (SNM-M) with a…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (260+ words) AAP updated guidance supports therapeutic hypothermia for term infants with moderate to severe HIE, emphasizing early initiation and specialized care. Neonatal HIE is a form of brain injury caused by reduced oxygen and blood flow to the brain around the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (470+ words) A large 2026 meta-analysis found no association between prenatal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. The analysis was conducted in response to renewed public concern following claims in September 2025 that suggested paracetamol use during pregnancy might…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (398+ words) Analysis of nearly 900 million hours of monitored infant sleep shows rapid stabilization of sleep patterns in the first year of life. Owlet, Inc. released its first annual Baby Sleep Report, analyzing sleep data from more than 1.2 million infants monitored in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (444+ words) A study found no increased risk of neuropsychiatric disorders in children after accounting for shared familial factors. Concerns have arisen about adverse child outcomes following prenatal acid-suppressive medication exposure, with 1 study linking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) exposure to offspring epilepsy…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (680+ words) A study found that sodium supplementation did not significantly improve weight, length, or head circumference gains among infants. Data published in Pediatrics Open Science has highlighted no significant improvement in weight gain among infants born 25- through 29-weeks" gestation at 36 weeks…...