Paradigm shift on peanut introduction tough to swallow
May 13, 2019
Peanut allergies are a growing concern in pediatrics, but recent research indicates that few primary care practices are following existing peanut-allergy related guidelines.
Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN
Drowning prevention calls for multiple safety measures
May 6, 2019
There isn’t just one thing that can prevent drowning, but rather a combination of interventions from education and swim lessons to physical barriers, according to a new policy from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Autism linked to mental, neurologic disorders in family members
May 1, 2019
Research suggests a family history of mental and neurologic disorders may increase risk factors for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in a child.
CBD oil’s effect may wane in managing seizures
May 1, 2019
A new study suggests that patients may develop a tolerance to cannabidiol (CBD) oil over time, resulting in a loss of efficacy for seizure control.
CCHD screening has room to improve
April 29, 2019
Screening for critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) is now standard across the country, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling for continued improvement on how data is collected and shared from the screenings.
Teen motherhood's long-term impact
April 22, 2019
Teenaged moms may pass negative effects of young motherhood on to their children, and maybe even their grandchildren.
Does a single anesthesia exposure in infancy have a long-term cognitive effect?
April 15, 2019
New research indicates that individual and brief encounters with general anesthesia during infancy result in no neurodevelopmental deficits by the school years.
AAP calls for limiting e-cigarette sales
April 8, 2019
Banning sales to individuals aged younger than 21 years is just one of the proposals in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) newest call to action in the fight against vaping.
Too many antibiotic prescriptions are inappropriate
April 3, 2019
A new study investigating antibiotic prescribing found that 17% of these prescriptions written for children were inappropriate—and the number climbs even higher in adults.
Why confidential time with teen patients is necessary
March 25, 2019
A third of young adults have never had a private discussion with a clinician, according to a recent report that reveals a concerning lack of confidential communication between doctors and their young patients.
