PIDS Honors Morven S. Edwards with 2021 Distinguished Physician Award

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

PIDS Honors Dr. William C. Gruber with 2021 Stanley A. Plotkin Lecture in Vaccinology

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

Dr. Betsy C. Herold Recognized with 2021 PIDS Caroline B. Hall Lectureship Award

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

PIDS Awards Program and Business Meeting

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

What’s in the News: More Pediatric COVID-19 Hospitalizations in States with Lower Vaccination Rates

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

Member Spotlight: Dr. José Romero

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

What’s in the News: Study Reports Good Long-term Outcomes in Children with MIS-C

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

IDSA, SHEA, and PIDS Announce LEAP Fellowship for the 2022-23 Academic Year

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

President’s Letter from Dr. Kris Bryant

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

What’s in the News: Study Finds Children with Cancer Have a Greater Risk of Severe COVID-19

Aug. 21, 2024

Member Spotlight: W. Christopher Golden

W. Christopher Golden, MD, FAAP, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical Director, Newborn Nursery and Director, Pediatrics Core Clerkship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He…

Aug. 21, 2024

In The News: CDC: Kids’ Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994

Medpage Today reports on CDC data from the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program since its inception in 1994 through 2023. The impressive data shared covered illnesses, hospitalizations, deaths, and even…

Aug. 21, 2024

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Recognizes 27 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists as Society Fellows

The world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, has designated 27 distinguished physicians and scientists…

Aug. 7, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – PIDS Is a Big Tent Society

Every four years – plus or minus a year when a pandemic completely disrupts everything – the Summer Olympics puts up the biggest tent in the world and invites everyone….

Aug. 7, 2024

In The News: Shortage of Blood Culture Vials Could Impact Patient Care, CDC and FDA Warn

CNN reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention of a “critical shortage” of vials manufactured by BD Life Sciences used in collecting samples for…

Jul. 24, 2024

Member Spotlight: Mark Schleiss

Mark R. Schleiss, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Division of Infectious Diseases, where he is the American Legion and Auxiliary Heart…

Jul. 24, 2024

In The News: Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

A French prospective study revealed nirsevimab protected infants against hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit admission, and mechanical ventilation due to RSV, reports Medpage Today. The monoclonal antibody was estimated to…

Jul. 24, 2024

PIDS Foundation Feature: An Update from the Chair

Differentiating PIDS from the PIDS Foundation is often confusing. When I joined the Board several years ago, I struggled with the simultaneous integration and sometimes puzzling differentiation of the two…

Jul. 18, 2024

OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning…

Jul. 10, 2024

President’s Letter from Bill Steinbach – Happy New (Academic) Year

Happy New Year. No, not that one; the other one. I recognize we are not watching the ball drop on a frigid Times Square, but instead experiencing once in a…

Jul. 10, 2024

In The News: Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies’ Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

A national cohort study from China, according to Medpage Today, found antibiotic overuse in premature infants’ early life may increase the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or death. The study included…

Jun. 26, 2024

Member Spotlight: Joseph St. Geme III

Joseph St. Geme III, MD, FPIDS, is Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, President of the Medical Staff, President of the Physician Practice Association, and the Madlyn and Leonard…

Improving the health of children worldwide through philanthropic support of scientific and educational programs.

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