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Can you really diagnose RSV based on how the cough sounds?
March 01, 2021
A study examines whether a clinician can diagnose respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from how a child's cough sounds.
In case you missed it: February 22 to February 26
February 26, 2021
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
AAP letter urges the start of COVID-19 vaccine trials in young children
February 26, 2021
A safe coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) vaccine that can be administered to most of the pediatric population is a necessity for ending the pandemic, but trials for younger children have not occurred. The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wrote to key COVID-19 officials about the need to change this.
Examining the impact of scheduling on patient safety
February 26, 2021
An investigation examines how work schedules for resident-physicians can impact safety for those in their care.
Differentiating between MIS-C and severe COVID-19
February 25, 2021
A case series offers insight on how to separate multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and severe acute coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19).
FDA offers updates on COVID-19 response
February 25, 2021
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discussed its latest drug and testing efforts to respond to coronavirus 2019 disease.
Impact of lockdowns on language exposure for kids with cochlear implants
February 25, 2021
The lockdowns caused by the pandemic have led to many potential negative effects on children. An investigation looks into how they’ve impacted the exposure to spoken language for children with cochlear implants.
Using a program to combat teen insomnia
February 24, 2021
It is crucial that teenagers get adequate sleep, but unfortunately some may battle insomnia. Could a brief intervention help improve outcomes?
How people think the pandemic is going
February 24, 2021
With the authorization of 2 vaccines in late 2020 it seemed like a corner had been turned with the pandemic. A recent poll offers insight into how the public feels like the pandemic is going and when the disruptions caused by it might end.
Are primary prevention strategies altering the course of the perfect storm?
February 23, 2021
As the 2020-2021 influenza season loomed, many in health care worried that the seasonal disease would add to the extraordinary burden of coronavirus disease 2019 and create a perfect storm. Have various prevention strategies helped prevent this potential issue?
What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: February 22 to February 26
February 22, 2021
A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week
School vision screening and eyeglass programs lead to eyeglass wearing compliance
February 22, 2021
Do school-based vision screenings and eyeglass delivery programs increase eyeglass wearing in children? An investigation offers some answers.
In case you missed it: February 15 to February 19
February 19, 2021
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
Are infants at more risk of severe COVID-19?
February 19, 2021
A report offers much needed information on whether very young children are at greater risk of having a severe disease course of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
Meet the Board: Candice Jones, MD
February 19, 2021
For our second episode in the series, we sat down with Candice Jones, MD, who is a board-certified general pediatrician in group practice in Orlando, Florida. She is also a former National Health Service Corps Scholar.
Can armed officers reduce injury and death in school shootings?
February 18, 2021
The presence of armed officers at school has been one of the measures aimed to protect students and staff. An investigation looks at whether the reality measures up.
Do teen girls go to LARC follow-up?
February 18, 2021
A study looks at follow-up care for long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) insertion.
Maternal heart health in pregnancy appears to impact child’s heart health
February 18, 2021
A report adds cardiovascular health in pregnancy as another determining factor of a child’s future health.
Guidelines improved bronchiolitis care
February 17, 2021
In 2006 the American Academy of Pediatrics issued guidance urging providers to not use nonrecommended tests and treatments for bronchiolitis. Further guidance in 2014 offered further clarification. An investigation examines whether the guidance led to better outcomes.
Posttraumatic stress after disaster doesn’t always lead to chronic symptoms
February 17, 2021
Natural disasters can cause extreme stress. An investigation examines the trajectories of posttraumatic stress following such disasters.
Tips for practice management
February 16, 2021
As technology and the role that clinicians have with running the practice have changed, so have the needs for practice management. Andrew J. Schuman, MD, FAAP, shares his guidance for practice management.
Reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
February 16, 2021
Vaccine hesitancy is nothing new in pediatrics. However, the increased hesitancy for the COVID-19 vaccine could prove problematic.
Texting LGB+ teen girls to promote pregnancy prevention behavior
February 16, 2021
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or other sexual minority (LGB+) teenaged girls are more likely to get pregnant than their peers. Could a text message program help reduce this?
Fetal repair of spina bifida may lead to better outcomes
February 15, 2021
An investigation looks into whether fetal surgery for myelomeningocele leads to better outcomes for the child than the standard postnatal repair.
What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: February 15 to February 19
February 15, 2021
A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week