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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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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.
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Bobbie launches first USDA organic whole milk infant formula in USBobbie expects the launch of their USDA Organic Whole Milk Infant formula to begin in April 2025.
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Healing the young athlete with OTC medicationsA variety of nonprescription treatments, supplements, and patches can alleviate pain for children and adolescents.
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Bully bullae in a toddler spreads across the bodyYou are asked to evaluate a healthy 19-month-old boy with a history of recurrent blisters on his arms and legs for over a year that have now spread to his face. The blisters scab over quickly, ulcerate, and heal with post-inflammatory pigmentary changes. What's the diagnosis?
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Who cares for the caregivers?I have been left to wonder, how does being a caregiver affect the health of the caregiver and what how does our system dysfunction play into that effect?
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Key Takeaways for Screening and Diagnosis of T1DKimberly Simmons, MD, provides resources for patients with T1D, and key takeaways for pediatricians screening for and diagnosing T1D in pediatric patients.
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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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HCPs can play an important role in addressing the US infant formula shortageWhen breastfeeding is not an option, caregivers will turn to infant formulas to meet their child’s nutritional needs.
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Zika-based therapy for metastatic neuroblastoma with Tamarah Westmoreland, MD and Joseph Mazar, PhDA PAS 2025 study by Mazar and Westmoreland shows Zika virus can eliminate both local and distant tumors in neuroblastoma mouse models.
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Subgaleal hematoma after takedown of braided hairA previously healthy 2-year-old African American female with braids presented to our hospital with 2 days of right-sided face and head swelling. What's the diagnosis?
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A toddler with a pruritic rashYou are asked to evaluate a healthy 2-year-old girl who has developed a mildly pruritic rash with erythematous plaques, some with silvery-white scale, in the vulvovaginal area 3 months ago. What's the diagnosis?
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Best practices for recruiting talented staff for your practiceMedical practices must go beyond simply offering competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract new talent and keep their best clinicians and administrative staff working for them.
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Take-Home PointsJoshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19Children who at first did not appear to contract COVID-19 have been found to exhibit a more serious illness that has now been reported worldwide. Two experts offer guidance on recognizing and treating multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
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Necessity for iron deficiency screenings at birth with Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAPNew research led by Geetika Kennady, MD, FAAP, showed that 10.6% of newborns have iron deficiency, supporting a push for earlier screening.
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Navigating the current shortages of pediatric ADHD medicationsUnderstand how to naviate the current shortage of pediatric ADHD medications.
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Incidence, prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis increasing in USIn this Q+A interview, Matthew Greenhawt, MD, breaks down a poster presentation from AAAAI / WAO joint congress meeting, highlighting increasing EoE incidence and prevalence.
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A case of progressive joint pain and rash in a 5-year-oldA 5-year-old nonverbal boy with autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay presented to the emergency department with bilateral lower-extremity bruising and progressive difficulty ambulating. What's the diagnosis?
