The Journal of Pediatrics RSS feed. https://www.jpeds.com/issues?journalCode=ympd&publicationCode=ympd&rss=yes Elsevier Inc. en © 2026 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The Journal of Pediatrics 0022-3476 2026-05-15-07:00 © 2026 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. permissionshelpdesk@elsevier.com https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00181-2/fulltext?rss=yes To examine the association between maternal pre-pregnancy body weight status and newborn cord blood vitamin D concentrations and to explore the potential mechanism of maternal prenatal dietary factors and vitamin D concentrations in this association. Impact of Maternal Factors Before and During Pregnancy on Newborn Cord Blood Vitamin D Concentrations: A Multi-Center Prospective Cohort study Keith T.S. Tung, Hung Kwan So, Rosa S. Wong, Joanna Y.L. Tung, Jennifer K.Y. Ko, Tsz-Kin Lo, Pauline P.L. So, Yan Yu Li, Wing Cheong Leung, Jason C.S. Yam, Fan Jiang, Patrick Ip 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115153 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-15 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-15 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00179-4/fulltext?rss=yes Academic departments of pediatrics serve multiple missions, including family-centered clinical care, teaching the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists, conducting innovative research, providing service to the community, and advocating for children and adolescents.1 Chairs of departments of pediatrics rely on a variety of leadership roles to support these missions.2 These leaders include vice chairs, associate chairs, division heads, medical directors, and training program directors. Compensation Benchmarks and Assigned Support for Leadership Positions in Academic Departments of Pediatrics Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Tina L. Cheng, Deepika Sankaran, Ann M. Reed, Sherin U. Devaskar, Robert J. Vinci, Laura Degnon, Anna Sombrio, Joseph W. St. Geme 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115151 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-14 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-14 AMSPDC https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00178-2/fulltext?rss=yes A 6-year-old girl presented to the emergency department with purpuric lesions, arthralgia, and low-grade fever, one week after diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-inactivated poliovirus (DTaP-IPV) vaccination. She was well-appearing and hemodynamically stable. Examination revealed widespread edematous, confluent purpuric plaques distributed symmetrically over the face, arms and forearms, thighs, legs, feet, and lower abdomen, with relative sparing of the back and buttocks (Figure 1A). Some lesions displayed a peripheral vasoconstriction halo. Acute Hemorrhagic Edema of Infancy Beyond Infancy Emilie Holder, Antoine Braud 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115150 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-14 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-14 Insights and Images https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00174-5/fulltext?rss=yes To investigate associations of perinatal and lifestyle factors with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels as an early indicator of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Perinatal and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Childhood Alanine Aminotransferase Levels as an Early Indicator of MASLD: A Population-Based Study Hanna deRuyter, Linnea Aitokari, Annum Iqbal, Aino-Maija Eloranta, Anna Viitasalo, Sonja Soininen, Eero A. Haapala, Heini Huhtala, Jarmo Jääskeläinen, Seppo Heinonen, Timo Lakka, Kalle Kurppa 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115146 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-12 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-12 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00177-0/fulltext?rss=yes This commentary, authored by members of the Working Group on Social Pediatrics of the European Pediatric Association, Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations, briefly discusses the biological impact of widely consumed psychoactive substances in adolescents and the pivotal role of pediatricians in prevention and intervention.Adolescence is a multifaceted, developmental stage marked by profound neurobiological, psychological, and behavioral change. During this transitional period, the brain undergoes extensive structural and functional remodeling, particularly in regions responsible for executive functioning, impulse control, and reward sensitivity. Biological Effects of Widely Consumed Psychoactive Substances in Adolescents: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention and Intervention Pietro Ferrara, Margherita Zona, Maria Pastore, Ida Giardino, Ignazio Cammisa, Gregorio Serra, Giovanni Corsello, Francesca Scaltrito, Mehmet Vural, Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115149 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-07 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-07 European Paediatric Association https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00176-9/fulltext?rss=yes Objective To evaluate the relationship between umbilical cord blood gases, postnatal blood gases, severity of clinical encephalopathy, and degree of injury on brain MRI in infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Evaluating the Predictive Value of Umbilical Cord and Infant Blood Gases in Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Brenda Rieger, Sameeia Iqbal, Emily Garavatti, Justin Shen, Tricia Morphew, Terrie E. Inder 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115148 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-07 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-07 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00175-7/fulltext?rss=yes To describe the safety of sildenafil based on hypotension in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Safety of Sildenafil in Premature Infants with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (SILDI-SAFE): A Randomized Controlled Trial Wesley M. Jackson, Henry P. Foote, Nicole Stephenson, Steven M. Kemp, Ryan T. Moore, Christopher R. Nitkin, Dan Stewart, Gloria S. Pryhuber, John T. Berger, Ankita Shukla, Amanda England, Stephanie M. Ford, Lance A. Parton, Jennifer F. Check, Mina H. Hanna, Megan Lagoski, Ramesh Krishnan, Kristen T. Leeman, Shilpa Vyas-Read, Mark L. Hudak, Anup C. Katheria, De-Ann M. Pillers, Jianzhong Ji, Francis Banfro, Leif D. Nelin, Michael McCulloch, Kaashif Ahmad, Matthew M. Laughon, Christoph P. Hornik, SILDI-SAFE Study Group 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115147 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-07 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-07 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00170-8/fulltext?rss=yes To characterize patterns of antibiotic use among children with Crohn’s disease (CD) and perianal fistulizing complications (PFCs) via a large, national administrative database. Antibiotic Utilization for Perianal Fistulizing Complications Among Young Patients with Crohn’s Disease Samir Gadepalli, Alison Tribble, Moshiur Rahman, Lauren Manning, Jeremy Adler 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115142 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-07 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-07 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00168-X/fulltext?rss=yes To examine the demographic, clinical, and environmental characteristics of children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) associated with respiratory readmissions. Respiratory Readmissions in First 3 Years of Life for Children with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Gangaram G. Akangire, Joseph M. Collaco, Anita Bhandari, Jessica L. Rice, Nicole Stephenson, Sharon A. McGrath-Morrow, Winston Manimtim, the BPD collaborative outpatient subgroup 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115140 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-06 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-06 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00167-8/fulltext?rss=yes To evaluate whether static ultrasound improves first-attempt, non-traumatic lumbar puncture (LP) success compared with the traditional landmark technique in infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasound-Assisted Versus Traditional Landmark Lumbar Puncture in the Neonatal and Infant Population Osayame A. Ekhaguere, Russell Kesman, Joseph Reiter, María Victoria Fraga, Jason Z. Stoller 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115139 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-05 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-05 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00166-6/fulltext?rss=yes Contributors Statement: BW conceptualized and drafted the initial manuscript. HL critically reviewed and revised the manuscript. All authors approved the final manuscript as submitted and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work. Missed Contacts: Rethinking the Language of “No-Show” in Pediatric Care Brittany L. Willer, Helen H. Lee 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115138 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-05 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-05 Commentary https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00171-X/fulltext?rss=yes A 2-year-old twin pair was referred after a national food safety announcement reported excessive lead and cadmium levels in a commercially available seaweed product. Each child had consumed approximately 150 g of the product over 12 months. Reported contamination levels were 0.140 mg/kg for lead and 1.797 mg/kg for cadmium, corresponding to estimated cumulative exposures of approximately 21 μg of lead and 270 μg of cadmium per child. Radiographic Metaphyseal Dense Bands After Chronic Dietary Heavy Metal Exposure in Twin Toddlers Shao-Yen Wu, Yi-Jung Chen 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115143 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-04 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-04 Insights and Images https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00169-1/fulltext?rss=yes To evaluate current surgical approaches to the management of preterm intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in North America. Contemporary Surgical Management of Preterm Intraventricular Hemorrhage in North America Mandeep S. Tamber, Hailey Jensen, John Kestle, Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115141 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-04 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-04 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00173-3/fulltext?rss=yes Due to ongoing regulatory changes, this collective of pediatric endocrinologists aims to provide a review of the anticipated medical consequences of the discontinuation of gender-affirming medical therapies in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) adolescent patients. Anticipatory Guidance for Discontinuation of Gender-Affirming Hormonal Care in Adolescent Patients Abby Walch, Adrian Araya, Kara Connelly, Jax Whitehead, Stephanie A. Roberts 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115145 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-05-02 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05-02 Commentary https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00162-9/fulltext?rss=yes We read with great interest the nationwide study by Ostman et al evaluating the risk of early-onset celiac disease (CD) before and after the introduction of rotavirus vaccination in Norway. The authors should be commended for leveraging high-quality national registries (n = 740,744), and an interrupted time-series design in a setting with high vaccine coverage, all of which strengthen internal validity (1). Their findings provide important reassurance regarding the absence of an association between rotavirus vaccination and early CD risk, consistent with large cohorts and meta-analytic data showing no overall increase in CD after rotavirus vaccination (2). Nationwide Evidence on Rotavirus Vaccination and Celiac Disease: Strengths and Remaining Gaps Fernanda Cristofori, Stefania Castellaneta, Vanessa Nadia Dargenio, Ruggiero Francavilla 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115134 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-04-29 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-04-29 Letters to the Editor https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00161-7/fulltext?rss=yes Worldwide, it was estimated that 39 million children under 5 years had weights above the healthy range in 2020,1 with upward trends in body mass index (BMI) observed across the life span.2,3 Although BMI is used to define overweight and obesity, many have criticized its use due to its inability to differentiate between fat and fat-free mass (FM and FFM, respectively). For example, some very lean athletes may be identified as having obesity using BMI, and the incidence of obesity may be overrepresented in certain ethnicities due to greater levels of lean mass. Body Composition Tools in Young Children: A Spanner in the Works? Jaz Lyons-Reid, José G.B. Derraik, Benjamin B. Albert, Timothy Kenealy, Wayne S. Cutfield 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115133 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-04-29 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-04-29 Commentary https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00160-5/fulltext?rss=yes It was a typical night in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). I was on the rapid response team when my pager lit up: “Come down to the ED (emergency department) resuscitation room.” Between Machines and Mortality Idan Yoel 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115132 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-04-28 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-04-28 Pediatric Humanities https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00143-5/fulltext?rss=yes To investigate the effect of preterm birth on physical activity (PA) in 9-12-year-old children, and to describe group differences in relationships between PA and lung function, and PA and respiratory morbidity, between children born preterm and term. The Effect of Preterm Birth on Physical Activity for 9-12-Year-Old Children Kate L. Cameron, Cassidy Du Berry, Maria Angel, Joy E. Olsen, Melissa Middleton, Ross A. Clark, Liam Welsh, Jeanie L.Y. Cheong, Alicia J. Spittle, Tara L. FitzGerald 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115115 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-04-22 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-04-22 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00142-3/fulltext?rss=yes To assess pulse oximetry saturation (SpO2) to arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) bias relative to skin pigmentation in newborns and to address potentially occult hypoxemia, defined as SaO2 lower than SpO2. Neonatal Pulse Oximetry Accuracy and Disparities by Skin Pigmentation (NeoPODS): A Prospective Study Heather Siefkes, Ira Holla, Evan Giusto, Daniel Tancredi, Satyan Lakshminrusimha 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115114 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-04-21 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-04-21 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00135-6/fulltext?rss=yes To determine the diagnostic performance of vibration controlled transient elastography (VCTE) measured the same day as liver biopsy in screening and risk stratification of steatosis and fibrosis in children and adolescents. Characteristics of Transient Elastography for Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis in Children Undergoing Liver Biopsy Jonathan B. Steinman, Ngoc Duong, Ivette Partida, Celine Bien-Aime, Wei Shen, Christine K. Lee, Ladan A. Fazlollahi, Helen E. Remotti, Utpal B. Pajvani, Jeff Goldsmith, Jennifer A. Woo Baidal 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115107 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-04-17 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-04-17 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00131-9/fulltext?rss=yes The pursuit of global health equity is frequently hampered by structural barriers that limit the timely and practical dissemination of pediatric research, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Although a vast body of clinically relevant knowledge exists, its impact is often constrained by a triple barrier of interconnected challenges that include economic sustainability, operational complexity, and a structural lack of research tailored to specific local contexts.1 Addressing these obstacles requires a coordinated global policy shift grounded in integrated support for accessible science, strengthened governance accountability, and more effective knowledge translation mechanisms. Breaking the Triple Barrier to Equitable and Inclusive Pediatric Research and Innovation Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani, Joseph Haddad, Donjeta Bali, Ida Giardino, Mehmet Vural, Tudor Lucian Pop, Maria Pastore, Eli Somekh 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115103 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-04-13 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-04-13 European Paediatric Association https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00092-2/fulltext?rss=yes I read with interest the paper from Shah et al1 examining the association between probiotic exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes among infants born extremely preterm in a national, retrospective Canadian cohort. The authors should be commended for addressing an important and clinically relevant topic in neonatal care. Methodological Considerations in Claims of Target Trial Emulation for Probiotic Use in Infants Born Preterm Mohammad Chehrazi 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115064 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-03-11 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-03-11 Letters to the Editor https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00091-0/fulltext?rss=yes We thank Dr Chehrazi for his comments on our paper on probiotics and neurodevelopmental outcomes.1 We agree with Chehrazi's suggestion of using Hernan and Robbins' guidance on assigning causal inference derived from target trial emulation methodology in form of time zero, immortal time bias, allocation, follow-up, estimand framework, time-varying confounding, and censoring.2 Here, we explain how some of the aspects were considered in our analyses and why some were not applicable in our context. Target Trial Emulation at the Incubator: Where Methods Need to Meet Clinical Care Prakesh S. Shah, Seungwoo Lee 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115063 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-03-11 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-03-11 Letters to the Editor https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00088-0/fulltext?rss=yes The concept of One Health has emerged as a globally recognized paradigm for addressing complex health challenges that transcend traditional, sectoral boundaries. This integrated and unifying approach is endorsed by leading international and regional organizations, including the World Health Organization, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the European Commission. It represents a direct and necessary response to a world in which human health is inextricably linked to animal health and environmental sustainability. The Role of “One Health” in Pediatric Well-Being Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani, Tudor Lucian Pop, Donjeta Bali, Ida Giardino, Angel Carrasco-Sanz, Maria Pastore, Mehmet Vural 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115060 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-03-07 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-03-07 European Paediatric Association https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00040-5/fulltext?rss=yes To estimate the association between chronic neurologic disorders (NDs) and severe COVID-19 among hospitalized children and youth, and assess how multimorbidity (ie, ≥2 chronic comorbidities) modifies this association. Outcomes and Multimorbidity among Children and Youth with Chronic Neurologic Disorders Hospitalized for COVID-19: A Canadian Immunization Monitoring Program, ACTive Study Daniel S. Farrar, Ryan S. Huang, Elizabeth J. Donner, Julie A. Bettinger, Aaron J. Campigotto, Costanza Di Chiara, Olivier Drouin, Joanne E. Embree, Scott A. Halperin, Tajdin Jadavji, Kescha Kazmi, Charlotte Moore Hepburn, Jesse Papenburg, Rupeena Purewal, Manish Sadarangani, Laura Sauvé, Karina A. Top, Fatima Kakkar, Shaun K. Morris, Canadian Immunization Monitoring Program, Active (IMPACT) Investigators 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115012 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-29 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-29 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00037-5/fulltext?rss=yes A 15-year retrospective cohort study of 53 830 children 6-59 months old in a Federally Qualified Health System identified 10 febrile seizures 7-14 days after measles vaccination (incidence rate 2.05 [95% CI 0.98, 3.77] per 100 000 person-days); all had concurrent illnesses and co-administered vaccines. To date, no child has developed epilepsy. Risk of Measles Vaccine Associated Febrile Seizures among Children 6-59 Months Old in a Federally Qualified Health System, 2008-2024 Kate Kurlandsky, Kristin Breslin, Amy Stein, Misha Brtnikova, Hannah Cruz, Joshua T.B. Williams 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115009 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-23 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-23 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Brief Reports https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00036-3/fulltext?rss=yes We read with great interest the article from Yang et al1 addressing the timing of postnatal echocardiography in neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). The authors report improved survival and reduced extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use in the later epoch when echocardiography was delayed beyond 24 hours. Although the study raises an important clinical question, we are concerned that its conclusions are framed almost exclusively around the timing of echocardiography. Echocardiography Has Become a Central Tool in Modern Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Alexandre Lapillonne, Kelly Mellul, Elsa Kermorvant-Duchemin 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115008 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-21 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-21 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Letters to the Editor https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00034-X/fulltext?rss=yes To investigate respiratory practices to prevent or treat evolving bronchopulmonary dysplasia in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across Europe. Respiratory Practices to Prevent or Treat Evolving Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A European Survey Moniek van de Loo, Wes Onland, Jeroen Hutten, Anna Lavizzari, Christian Heiring, Victoria Aldecoa-Bilbao, Harald Ehrhardt, Merih Cetinkaya, Tomasz Szczapa, Victor Sartorius, Gustavo Rocha, Tobias Werther, Hanna Soukka, Olivier Danhaive, Charles C. Roehr, Manuela Cucerea, Andrea Calkovska, Gabriel Dimitriou, Bernard Barzilay, Boris Filipovic-Grcic, Roland Hentschel, Ulrich Thome, Kajsa Bohlin, Gianluca Lista, Sven Schulzke, Richard Plavka, Rasa Tameliene, Colm P.F. O'Donnell, Claus Klingenberg, Richard Sindelar, Anton H. van Kaam, ESPR Pulmonary Research Consortium 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115006 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-21 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-21 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00035-1/fulltext?rss=yes To evaluate in children the cytotoxic and mutagenic effects of exposure to drinking water contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Cytogenetic Biomonitoring in Buccal Mucosal Cells from Children Exposed to Potentially Toxic Elements in Drinking Water: A Cross-Sectional Study Patricia Ramos Cury, Gustavo Fonseca, Guilherme Nunes de Carvalho, Jean Nunes dos Santos, Daniel Araki Ribeiro 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115007 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-19 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-19 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00032-6/fulltext?rss=yes To assess any potential associations between epilepsy and up-to-date (UTD) vaccination status or cumulative aluminum exposures from vaccines among children aged less than 4 years. Incident Epilepsy and Vaccination Status or Vaccine Aluminum Exposure in Children Under Age 4 David L. McClure, Kayla E. Hanson, Maria E. Sundaram, Burney A. Kieke, Jonathan Duffy, Michael M. McNeil, Jason M. Glanz, Stephanie A. Irving, Joshua T.B. Williams, Elyse O. Kharbanda, Stanley Xu, Ousseny Zerbo, Jennifer C. Nelson, Edward A. Belongia, Eric S. Weintraub 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115004 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-19 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-19 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00031-4/fulltext?rss=yes To build a time-series machine learning (ML) model that improves bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) prediction compared with published online calculators. Time-Series Machine Learning for Prediction of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Divya Chhabra, Jingyang Lin, Jinsheng Pan, Irina Prelipcean, Igor Khodak, Colby L. Day, Jack Chang, Xing Qiu, Jiebo Luo, Andrew M. Dylag 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115003 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-19 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-19 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00028-4/fulltext?rss=yes To quantify the impact of nonhemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (non-hsPDA) on pulmonary function in neonates. Impact of Nonhemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus on Pulmonary Function in Premature Neonates Patrick D. Evers, Austin F. Menezes, Brian Scottoline, Cindy T. McEvoy, Paul J. Critser, Brian K. Jordan 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.115000 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-19 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-19 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00026-0/fulltext?rss=yes To investigate the effect of fetal growth restriction (FGR) on cardiovascular structure and function in childhood in a growth-discordant identical twin model, thereby adjusting naturally for genetic, obstetric, and environmental confounding factors. Long-Term Effects of Fetal Growth Restriction on Cardiovascular Structure and Function: A Cohort Study in Growth-Discordant Identical Twins Jip A. Spekman, Sophie G. Groene, Monique C. Haak, Lisette M. Harteveld, Francisca P. de Klerk-Voll, Eric de Groot, Jeanine M.M. van Klink, Enrico Lopriore, Arno A.W. Roest 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114998 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-19 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-19 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00025-9/fulltext?rss=yes To assess associations between exposure to intrauterine SARS-CoV-2 and subsequent child neurodevelopment in a large, diverse cohort with confirmation of maternal SARS-CoV-2 status. Intrauterine SARS-CoV-2 Exposure and Infant Neurodevelopment through 18 Months of Age: Findings from the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Pregnancy Study Valerie J. Flaherman, Harrison T. Reeder, Susanne P. Martin-Herz, Richard Gallagher, Alison K. Cohen, Heather-Elizabeth Brown, Rebecca G. Clifton, Nicole Fischbein, Andrea S. Foulkes, Vanessa L. Jacoby, Nita Jain, Carmen J. Beamon, Mert Ozan Bahtiyar, Ann Chang, Maged M. Costantine, Angelique Cruz Irving, Kelly S. Gibson, M. Camille Hoffman, Matthew K. Hoffman, Brenna L. Hughes, Stuart D. Katz, Victoria Laleau, Hector Mendez-Figueroa, Jonathan Monteiro, Megumi J. Okumura, Luis D. Pacheco, Kristy T.S. Palomares, Samuel Parry, Beth A. Plunkett, Uma M. Reddy, Dwight J. Rouse, George R. Saade, Grecio J. Sandoval, Hyagriv N. Simhan, Daniel W. Skupski, Amber Sowles, John M. Thorp, Alan T.N. Tita, Steven J. Weiner, Samantha Wiegand, Lynn M. Yee, Rachel S. Gross, Torri D. Metz, the RECOVER-Pregnancy Consortium 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114997 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-19 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-19 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00023-5/fulltext?rss=yes Over the past 100 years, physician-scientists have created important new knowledge across the entire spectrum of biomedical inquiry. Increasingly, successful development and application of novel therapies require the engagement of expert investigators from multiple disciplines.1,2 Creation of durable knowledge that enhances human health demands testing at the bedside and in the laboratory. Well-trained physician-scientists are uniquely equipped to pose scientific questions that link biomedical sciences to bedside care. A Pilot Program to Engage, Retain, and Train Physicians as Scientists: Creating and Sustaining a Discovery-Driven Community Tina A. Solvik, Alexandra M. Schnoes, Thi A. Nguyen, Shannon L. Behrman, Elie Maksoud, Sarah S. Goodwin, Ethan J. Weiss, Arun Padmanabhan, David N. Cornfield 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114995 The Journal of Pediatrics (2026) 2026-01-19 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-19 Notes from the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00022-3/fulltext?rss=yes To evaluate repetitive motor behaviors (RMBs) in non-autistic toddlers using direct observational methods. Repetitive Motor Behaviors in Non-Autistic Toddlers Monique Moore Hill, Devon Gangi, Shy Maqbool, Rachel Ni, Chandni Parikh, Sally Ozonoff 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114994 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-17 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-17 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00021-1/fulltext?rss=yes To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of short (≤8 days) vs long (≥9 days) duration of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated gram-negative (GN) bloodstream infections (BSI) among infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Gram-Negative Bloodstream Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Colleen J. Djordjevich, Jacqueline Magers, Joseph B. Cantey, Pavel Prusakov, Pablo J. Sánchez 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114993 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-17 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-17 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00020-X/fulltext?rss=yes To determine if newborns receiving morphine or methadone as the primary pharmacologic treatment for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) tolerate and receive fewer days of opioid using an accelerated wean protocol (15% decrements) compared with using a slower wean protocol (10% decrements). Accelerated Weaning of Opioids to Reduce Pharmacologic Exposure for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial Abbot R. Laptook, Adam Czynski, Rouba Chahine, Rachel G. Greenberg, P. Brian Smith, Erica Oliveira, Jenna Gabrio, Barry Eggleston, Abhik Das, Jeannette Lee, Barry Lester, Dave Clark, Michele Walsh, Helen Ko, Clare Campbell Asher, Hayley Friedman, Samuel Gentle, Karishma Rao, Anup Katheria, Kristen Benninger, Sanket Jani, Mark Cody Smith, Akram Khan, Ajay Talati, Shaina Lodhi, Fernando Mena, Amanda England, Prabhu Parimi, Ranjit Kylat, Heidi Harmon, Javed Mannan, Meghan P. Howell, Tanner Wright, Jessica Snowden, ACT NOW Collaborative 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114992 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-17 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-17 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00017-X/fulltext?rss=yes To determine the impact of different feeding strategies in children born moderate-and-late preterm (MLPT) on later neurosensory impairment. Two-Year Follow-Up of the Different Approaches to Feeding Infants Born Moderate-to-Late Preterm: Determinants of Feed Intolerance, Body Composition, and Development (DIAMOND) Randomized Trial Subhasish Das, Frank H. Bloomfield, Tanith Alexander, Yannan Jiang, Greg Gamble, Luling Lin, Jane E. Harding 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114989 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-16 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-16 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00016-8/fulltext?rss=yes To evaluate psychosocial functioning among youth with hereditary polyposis syndromes (HPS) and their caregivers. Psychosocial Functioning of Youth with Hereditary Polyposis Syndromes and Their Caregivers Michele H. Maddux, Caitlin Lawson, Nicole Stoecklein, Thomas M. Attard 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114988 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-16 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-16 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00015-6/fulltext?rss=yes Ludopathy, or gambling disorder, is a recognized significant public health concern, extending its reach beyond adult populations and now affecting profoundly children and adolescents.1,2 This phenomenon is particularly alarming given the natural vulnerabilities of young individuals. Children, due to their developmental and cognitive immaturities, are less equipped to assess risks, resist impulsive behaviors, and understand the long-term consequences of their actions.3 This makes them uniquely susceptible to the addictive potential of gambling, whether in its traditional forms or its increasingly disguised digital manifestations. The Silent Epidemic: Early-Onset Ludopathy in Children and the Invisible Digital Threat Mehmet Vural, Georgios Konstantinidis, Maria Pastore, Tudor Lucian Pop, Esra Sevketoglu, Donjeta Bali, Ida Giardino, Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114987 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-15 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-15 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 European Paediatric Association https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00014-4/fulltext?rss=yes Chronic absenteeism, characterized by missing 10% or more of school days for any reason within an academic year, has dramatically increased within the past few years and poses a critical threat to pediatric health outcomes.1 During the 2024-2025 school year, 22% of Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) students in the United States experienced chronic absenteeism. This percentage represents a slight improvement from the chronic absenteeism rate of 28% of students in the 2021-2022 school year, the first year of fully in-person learning in many districts after schools closed across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it overall represents a near doubling of rates of chronic absenteeism from the prepandemic period. Missing School Matters for Children's Health: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Chronic Absenteeism and Its Socioeconomic Drivers Rachel Lee, Nicholas Wilson, Austin D. Le, Courtney Lubaczewski, Jared Boyce, Daniel Resnick, Crystal C. Uwazie, Shaminy Manoranjithan, Riddhi Modi, Kyle Smith, Adrienne Nguyen, Heidi Schumacher, Danielle G. Dooley, Elliott Attisha 10.1016/j.jpeds.2026.114986 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-01-15 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-01-15 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Commentary https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(25)00486-X/fulltext?rss=yes To determine if children enrolled in the International Pediatric Stroke Study (IPSS) database (4294 patients enrolled, 2003-2014, neonates through 18 years of age) demonstrate demographic, clinical, radiographic, and therapeutic characteristics that relate to age and development at the time of stroke. The International Pediatric Stroke Study: Insight into Childhood Stroke from a Developmental Perspective Michael J. Rivkin, Alexandra Linds, Mahmoud Slim, Ann-Marie Surmava, Lauren A. Beslow, Michael M. Dowling, Mark Mackay, Adam Kirton, Lori C. Jordan, Christine K. Fox, Ryan Felling, Nomazulu Dlamini, Tim Bernard, Catherine Amlie-Lefond, Gabrielle deVeber, International Pediatric Stroke Study Group 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114945 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2025-12-16 The Journal of Pediatrics 2025-12-16 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Original Articles https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(25)00384-1/fulltext?rss=yes Career pathway decisions in neonatology often are shaped by perceptions of financial disparity between academic and private practice settings. Neonatology, as one of the most labor-intensive and specialized fields in pediatrics, presents a unique economic landscape. Although private practice frequently is assumed to offer significantly greater earnings, academic careers may offer offsetting advantages in leadership opportunities, research and teaching, career stability, and institutional support. Reframing the Financial Divide: A Net Present Value Analysis of Lifetime Earnings in Academic versus Private Practice Neonatology Ankita Shukla, Amna Qasim, Lubaina Ehsan, Vikas Chowdhary, Joshua Daily 10.1016/j.jpeds.2025.114843 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2025-10-08 The Journal of Pediatrics 2025-10-08 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 Notes from the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs, Inc https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00125-3/fulltext?rss=yes Information for Readers 10.1016/S0022-3476(26)00125-3 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-05 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00124-1/fulltext?rss=yes Masthead 10.1016/S0022-3476(26)00124-1 The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-05 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7 https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(26)00123-X/fulltext?rss=yes Table of Contents 10.1016/S0022-3476(26)00123-X The Journal of Pediatrics 292, (2026) 2026-05 The Journal of Pediatrics 2026-05 292 S0022-3476(26)X2001-7