Authors


Laird Harrison

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It’s winter: Are children getting enough Vitamin D?

How changing seasons affect children’s nutrition.


Michael Dulin, MD, PhD

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Closing SDOH gaps with analytics

More 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.


Errol L. Fields, MD, PhD, MPH

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Supporting the LGBTQ+ patient

The pediatric provider plays a role in supporting sexual minority and gender-diverse youth.


Charnetta Colton-Poole, MD

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The vaccine-hesitant patient

Best tactics for pediatricians when speaking with patients who resist immunization.


Blake Feldmar, BS

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Painful passage of vaginal mass after discontinuing OCP

Can you diagnose the patient in this edition of puzzler?



Praveen S. Goday, BS, MD

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Gastrointestinal disorders: Red flags and best treatments

Gastrointestinal 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.


Linda Stocum

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An inside look on the dupilumab approval

Amy Paller, MD, sits down to answer important questions on the FDA approval of dupilumab for patients aged 6 months to 5 years.


Michelle Loy, MD, FAAP

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How to talk to your patients about weight issues

What is the best way to bring up this often-sensitive topic so that children and caregivers can work together for optimal health outcomes?


Gregory H. Nalesnik, DO, PGY-3

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A newborn with fever and tremors

In 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?


Marisol Fernandez, MD

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Atypical presentations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae amid a local outbreak

M 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.


Bruce Shulan

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How COVID-19 may impact malpractice lawsuits

COVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.


Margaret Scarlett, DDS

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Prenatal teledentistry: because oral-systemic health links begin in the womb

Margaret 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.


Lakiea Wright, MD, MAT, MPH

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Allergies, asthma, and climate change

What does climate change mean for allergies and asthma in children?


Pharmacy Times Staff

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Pediatric hepatitis levels remain consistent with pre-pandemic levels

Hepatitis-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.


Marina Salama, MD

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Supporting mental and behavioral health for elementary school children

Back-to-school season impacts children's mental health. Discover strategies for parents to support emotional well-being and resilience in elementary students.


James D. Keller, MD, MHSA

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Anger hurts your team’s performance and health, and yours too

Anger 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.


Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD
Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD

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Mona Shahriari, MD previews Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis 2025

Mona Shahriari, MD, discusses how RAD 2025 can equip providers with tools to improve atopic dermatitis outcomes.


Shari Schrack, CRNP

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Effects of insufficient sleep on behavior and emotional regulation in children

Getting enough sleep each day is critical to children’s health. It supports mental and physical growth.


Neethu M Menon, MD

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Epidural bleeding in an infant with hemophilia

A 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?


Jennifer Orahood, BSN, RNC-NIC, NTMNC

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Kangaroo care in the neonatal intensive care unit

Kangaroo care is a cheap, effective intervention to improve outcomes in preterm and low-birth weight infants.


Maggie L. Shaw

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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.


Rachel H. Alinsky, MD, MPH

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Diagnosis and treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

Here is what pediatric health care providers need to know about this often debilitating disorder.


Patrick Campbell

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Age, condition-specific risks for severe RSV disease in children

Severe RSV disease in 2022–2023 was most likely to occur in infants under 6 months and older children with pulmonary or neurologic conditions.


Teri Metcalf McCambridge, MD

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Healing the young athlete with OTC medications

A variety of nonprescription treatments, supplements, and patches can alleviate pain for children and adolescents.



Austin Burns, BS, MS3

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Bully bullae in a toddler spreads across the body

You 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?


L. Allen Dobson Jr., MD, FAAFP

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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?


Kimberly Simmons, MD

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Key Takeaways for Screening and Diagnosis of T1D

Kimberly Simmons, MD, provides resources for patients with T1D, and key takeaways for pediatricians screening for and diagnosing T1D in pediatric patients.


Miriam B Garcia, DO

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Epidural bleeding in an infant with hemophilia

A 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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