Miranda Hester

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.

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.

A report adds cardiovascular health in pregnancy as another determining factor of a child’s future health.

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.

Natural disasters can cause extreme stress. An investigation examines the trajectories of posttraumatic stress following such disasters.

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.

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?

An investigation looks into whether fetal surgery for myelomeningocele leads to better outcomes for the child than the standard postnatal repair.

Often used to treat gastrointestinal concerns in children, proton pump inhibitors are thought to lead to respiratory concerns. A study examines this association.

Improving influenza vaccination coverage is important for all children, but some are at greater risk for poorer outcomes. A review examines whether interventions can improve vaccine coverage.

Rituximab is a common immunotherapy in pediatrics. Is it linked to long-term adverse events?

Ubiquitous in consumer products like plastic food containers, bisphenols have been linked to pediatric asthma. A report examines whether the substance has ties to asthma morbidity.

The loneliness and isolation of the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the mental health of many. A report examines whether this translated into more suicidal ideation and behavior.

A number of peanut allergy screening tests exist. Which is the best for infants who are high risk?

A report examines if the influenza and pneumococcal vaccine has a protective effect against COVID-19.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued initial guidance for COVID-19 vaccination in pediatrics.

A report examines whether a Centers for Disease Control Program has improved management of infants born to mothers who are hepatitis B surface antigen–positive.

A report offers some much needed data on whether race, ethnicity, and insurance status impact severe sepsis outcomes.

Does using methylprednisolone along with intravenous immunoglobulins improve fever outcomes for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) cases? A French investigation offers some answers.

A report offers insight into whether the timing of bariatric surgery has an impact on outcomes.

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Andrew J. Schuman, MD, FAAP, to discuss the many facets of pediatric nutrition.

An investigation provides insight on whether cognitive behavioral therapy for treating a mother’s postpartum depression (PPD) can also reduce the risk of emotion regulatory and psychiatric problems in her child.

A study examines whether an individual adverse childhood experience score can be used to determine that person’s future health risks.

Much of the focus on media use plans has been on young children, but do they have an impact on adolescent media consumption?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidance on continuing obesity management during the current pandemic.

An investigation looks at the neurological manifestations of COVID-19.

Hand sanitizer has become much more common because of COVID-19. Has this ubiquity increased eye injuries in children?

A new study examines whether maternal autoimmune diseases are linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

An investigation examines how cannabis use disorder affects teenagers and young adults with mood disorders.

A report looks into how insulin levels and body mass index may have ties to mental health concerns.