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In case you missed it: April 5 to April 9
April 09, 2021
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
Speak up for patient safety
April 09, 2021
Ensuring patient care is safe and free from error is the number 1 priority of health care professionals. A presentation at the 2021 virtual conference for the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners offered guidance on how to ensure that the medical office is a safe place to receive care.
Severe malnutrition in a female adolescent
April 09, 2021
A 19-year-old young woman presents with rapid onset weight loss. What's the diagnosis?
Tackling the difficult conversation with empathy
April 08, 2021
Having a difficult conversation with family is never easy, but using empathetic communication strategies can help. A session at the 2021 virtual conference for the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners offered guidance.
How the pandemic has impacted how HCPs view their career path and development
April 08, 2021
The past year has seen a lot of celebrating of health care professionals (HCPs) for their relentless work during the pandemic, but how are they feeling about their career path and potential for development now? A study offers some answers.
Adolescent marijuana use and anticipatory guidance: What does the evidence support?
April 08, 2021
Over the past 9 years, a number of states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana in adults aged 21 years and older. Although teenagers aren't legally allowed to consume the substance, the legalization for adults can make it more available to teenagers and young adults. This article covers the latest evidence and offers recommendations for talking to teenagers.
Are kids able to get enough sleep when hospitalized?
April 07, 2021
Adequate sleep helps the healing process. A study examines whether children who are hospitalized get enough sleep, and what factors may prevent them from doing so.
Plant-based protein diets for children
April 07, 2021
Plant-based proteins may be healthier for our bodies and the environment, but there’s not much guidance on these types of diets for children.
The adolescent and the medicine cabinet
April 06, 2021
The medicine cabinet can be a potential source of prescription drugs for teenagers to misuse. This article offers advice on discussing the hazards of such misuse with adolescents.
Do EBT cards improve WIC participation?
April 06, 2021
An investigation examines whether moving from paper vouchers to electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards improved participation numbers for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
FDA approves non-stimulant Qelbree to treat ADHD
April 06, 2021
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves first novel non-stimulant medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in a decade.
What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: April 5 to April 9
April 05, 2021
A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week
Osterholm: B.1.1.7 variant poses challenge to in-school education
April 05, 2021
Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, warns that the B.1.1.7 variant of coronavirus disease 2019 could necessitate a return to at-home school because of the variant’s impact on children.
When traditional Pap test is problematic, a blind Pap is adequate
April 05, 2021
For some patients, the traditional Papanicolaou (Pap) test can be a traumatic event that shouldn't happen. An investigation examines whether a blind Pap test, which doesn't use a speculum, could be an adequate substitute.
In case you missed it: March 29 to April 2
April 02, 2021
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.