We interviewed experts in the field of pediatric rheumatology to understand gaps in juvenile idiopathic arthritis management.

Patients with AD treated with dupilumab are at a lower risk for otitis media and surgical intervention than those treated with pimecrolimus.

Pembrolizumab was associated with high response rates in surgically unresectable advanced desmoplastic melanoma.

Nevus-associated and de novo melanoma have distinct risk factor profiles, with variations in seen for high nevus density and high genetic propensity.

The AAP recommends providers consider preemptively tapering opioids if prescribing opioids for 5 or more days in children.

The new AAP schedule provides guidance for routine immunization against 18 diseases, including updates for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 immunization.

In October 2024, Imuldosa received approval from the Food and Drug Administration based on data from the phase 3 Opportuniti study.

Adolescent Tdap and MenACWY vaccination coverage increased, while HPV vaccination coverage remained stable from 2023 to 2024.