Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the April 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.
The April issue of Contemporary Pediatrics is now available in digital form! Below, find a message from our Editor-in-Chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, who highlights articles featured in this month's issue.
Click here, or on the cover image to read the April issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.
Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS:
Greetings and Happy Spring!
The measles outbreaks occurring across the United States are a stark reminder that measles is an ever-present threat. Since the beginning of this year through March 14, there have been 58 measles cases reported in 17 states. The genesis of the outbreaks is unvaccinated individuals bringing measles into the United States after travel abroad, with the unvaccinated population serving as the nidus for the spread of the infection. With the continued growth of vaccine hesitancy, the unvaccinated population is now considerably larger and continues to grow. This is a reminder to all of us to continue to ensure that our patients are up to date on their measles vaccines.
There are several excellent must-read articles in this month’s issue, including the following:
As always, thank you for providing outstanding care to your patients. As Toni Sorenson stated, “Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit.” Please make time to take care of yourselves and enjoy spring.
Please stay safe and well. And as always, I welcome your suggestions, comments, and questions.
With warm regards,
Tina Q. Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, Editor-in-Chief
At-risk adolescents with depression less likely to endorse suicidal thoughts on questionnaire
May 6th 2024Investigators sought to evaluate characteristics of adolescents with a history of depression who do not endorse risk via the PHQ item 9, which is commonly used to screen for self-harm and suicide risk.