Postnatal cord blood sampling can be performed for complete blood cell counts, blood cultures, blood typing and crossmatching, newborn screening and metabolic tests, genetic testing, blood chemistries and coagulation studies.

The report emphasizes proactive care, mental health impacts and emerging therapies for atopic dermatitis.

The clinical report reflects findings from multiple clinical trials and observational studies conducted since the prior report was published in 2016.

Primary care providers play an essential role in improving outcomes in this devastating disease by identifying infants before 1 month of age and referring them for treatment with Kasai portoenterostomy.

The updates include endorsement of a simplified screening algorithm and recommendations to improve data collection and education.

The AAP believes pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome is a valid diagnosis and is providing guidance on diagnosis and treatment in a new clinical report. It also is calling for robust research to improve care for the condition.

Routine vision screening that identifies amblyogenic risk factors may not identify brain-based visual impairment in children with cortical visual impairment.

A new AAP clinical report describes risk and protective factors, motives and sources of nonmedical prescription drug use among adolescents and young adults. It also outlines what pediatricians can do to prevent and reduce harms related to such use.

A new AAP clinical report offers recommendations to providers who are contemplating permanent contraception therapies for patients with intellectual developmental disorder, emphasizing the use of reversible and minimally invasive treatments when possible.

The revised clinical report includes sections on physical abuse, sexual abuse, medical child abuse, bite marks on the skin, bullying, human sex trafficking and dental neglect.

Surgeries may not always resolve breastfeeding issues.

An updated AAP clinical report provides literature-supported guidance on assessing unique caries risk factors and barriers to care.

The clinical report describes the pathophysiology, diagnosis, potential complications and chronic manifestations of sickle cell disease.

Child abuse and neglect increasingly are seen as resulting from a complex interplay of factors related to the child, the family and their community.

The AAP clinical report Supporting the Grieving Child and Family has been updated with new content on the unique characteristics of bereavement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the extra challenges faced by grieving children in minority or otherwise marginalized or disadvantaged communities.

Research has shown that the risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding is low when the lactating parent with HIV is on antiretroviral treatment and has an undetectable viral load.

The report addresses behavioral patterns that support high-quality nutrition, physical activity, adequate sleep, a positive approach to screen use and social-emotional wellness.

The report aims to equip pediatricians with knowledge of vaccine safety and effectiveness as well as communication skills.

The report covers risk factors, diagnosis, management and prevention of overuse injuries, overtraining and burnout.

Studies suggest that comanagement programs can improve care and reduce costs.