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How fragrance plays a role in atopic dermatitis treatments, with John Browning, MDJohn Browning, MD, highlights the importance of fragrance-free, steroid-free creams in managing atopic dermatitis safely and effectively in children.
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Talking to teenagers about social mediaThe recent TikTok “Benadryl challenge” is just one example of the online dangers of shared videos among adolescents. Here is what pediatric health care providers should know—and how they can help.
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Michael Daines, MD, discusses pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndromeMichael O. Daines, MD, outlines key diagnostic criteria and treatment challenges for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS), emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary care and improved treatment access.
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CDC recommends HCV testing of perinatally exposed infants, childrenCDC recommends HCV testing in these populations as a critical step to achieving national priority of eliminating HCV.
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An Update on the Presentation, Nosology, and Causes of Postpartum PsychosisPostpartum psychosis is experienced by 1 to 2 women every 1000 deliveries.
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Teenage boy with asymptomatic brown plaque on back of thighAn adolescent boy developed an asymptomatic brown plaque on the back of his leg. He recently noted the growth of coarse hairs within the lesion.
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Altered mental state in a 2-year-old boyA 26-month-old boy presents for mild altered mental status and balance issues following a fall the day before. There was no loss of consciousness or vomiting but he subsequently complained of left-sided head pain. What's the diagnosis?
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It’s winter: Are children getting enough Vitamin D?How changing seasons affect children’s nutrition.
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Closing SDOH gaps with analyticsMore medical and SDOH (social determinants of health) data is available now than ever before to clinicians, health care organizations, and payors. Using this data can lead to better outcomes.
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Supporting the LGBTQ+ patientThe pediatric provider plays a role in supporting sexual minority and gender-diverse youth.
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The vaccine-hesitant patientBest tactics for pediatricians when speaking with patients who resist immunization.
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Painful passage of vaginal mass after discontinuing OCPCan you diagnose the patient in this edition of puzzler?
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Gastrointestinal disorders: Red flags and best treatmentsGastrointestinal concerns are a common reason for a child's visit. This article offers a review of the most common ailments that may lead to that visit.
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An inside look on the dupilumab approvalAmy Paller, MD, sits down to answer important questions on the FDA approval of dupilumab for patients aged 6 months to 5 years.
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How to talk to your patients about weight issuesWhat is the best way to bring up this often-sensitive topic so that children and caregivers can work together for optimal health outcomes?
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A newborn with fever and tremorsIn a newborn nursery, a newborn boy shows signs of irritability, high tone, and tremors on day of life 1. His mother’s past medical history is significant for preeclampsia, previous opiate and cocaine abuse, and current tobacco use and she was incarcerated during the pregnancy. What's the diagnosis?
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Atypical presentations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae amid a local outbreakM pneumoniae infection is not a reportable disease, and testing is often not performed in the outpatient setting, limiting estimates of clinical prevalence and delaying recognition of community epidemics.
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How COVID-19 may impact malpractice lawsuitsCOVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.
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Prenatal teledentistry: because oral-systemic health links begin in the wombMargaret Scarlett, DDS, and Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, outline how a mother's oral health can affect the oral health of her unborn child, and how teledentistry can help mothers access the care they need for themselves and their children.
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Allergies, asthma, and climate changeWhat does climate change mean for allergies and asthma in children?
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Pediatric hepatitis levels remain consistent with pre-pandemic levelsHepatitis-associated emergency department visits and hospitalizations, liver transplantations, and adenovirus stool testing results in pediatric patients were not found to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Child dehydration: Early signs to watch forTheir smaller size, higher metabolic rate, and greater body water percentage mean they lose fluids more quickly.
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Anger hurts your team’s performance and health, and yours tooAnger in health care affects both patients and professionals with rising violence and negative health outcomes, but understanding its triggers and applying de-escalation techniques can help manage this pervasive issue.
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Mona Shahriari, MD previews Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis 2025Mona Shahriari, MD, discusses how RAD 2025 can equip providers with tools to improve atopic dermatitis outcomes.
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Effects of insufficient sleep on behavior and emotional regulation in childrenGetting enough sleep each day is critical to children’s health. It supports mental and physical growth.
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Epidural bleeding in an infant with hemophiliaA 7-month-old male with severe hemophilia A (less than 1% factor VIII [FVIII] activity) presented to his pediatrician with fussiness and inability to sleep for 3 days. He had received his influenza vaccine 3 days earlier. What's the diagnosis?
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Kangaroo care in the neonatal intensive care unitKangaroo care is a cheap, effective intervention to improve outcomes in preterm and low-birth weight infants.
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Is there a link between adult-onset heart failure and preterm birth?A higher risk of adult-onset heart failure was found in this Swedish study that investigated its association with singleton live births before 37 weeks gestation.
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Diagnosis and treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromeHere is what pediatric health care providers need to know about this often debilitating disorder.
