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How one child’s tragedy is making us reconsider our approach to drowning preventionA pediatrician and a mother share sobering lessons learned regarding water safety for children.
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Bad to the bone: A case of altered mental statusA 5-year-old female with no significant past medical history presented to the emergency department in 2016 with altered mental status, decreased activity, fever, and decreased oral intake. What's the diagnosis?
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2-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis flare on legsA healthy 2-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis developed intermittent flares of eczematous patches on his legs with dramatic sparing below the sock line following meals. What is the diagnosis?
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Rainbow resilience: Addressing the mental health needs of sexual- and gender-diverse youthResearch has demonstrated that SGDY exhibit significantly elevated incidence of mental health diagnoses and conditions compared with their counterparts, including higher rates of suicidality, depressive and anxiety disorders, and substance misuse.
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Fever and facial swelling in a neonateAn 18-day-old girl whose right cheek had become increasingly red and warm over 24 hours was directly admitted to an inpatient unit. She had firmness and pain to the affected area, fussiness, increased sleeping, and poor feeding, preferring the bottle to breastfeeding. What's the diagnosis?
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Biologics to the rescue: changing the treatment paradigm in juvenile idiopathic arthritisThe introduction of novel biologic agents has revolutionized the treatment of the disease in recent years.
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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Considerations and Challenges With Oral TherapiesPeter A. Lio, MD, describes the challenges pediatric patients face with oral therapies for atopic dermatitis, focusing on ease of administration and patient adherence.
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Newborn with midline neck lesionA 4-day-old boy with a midline neck lesion was born at term by normal vaginal delivery. After birth, mid line lesion had the configuration of a linear cleft with a cephalocaudal orientation, extending from the level below the hyoid bone to the suprasternal notch with a length of 2.5 cm and a width of 0.5 cm. What's the diagnosis?
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Assessing COVID-19’s impact: Adolescent psychosocial functioning and suicidal ideation in outpatient pediatric practiceThe long-term impact of COVID-19 on mental health may not be known for years, but right now it's vital to assess mental health in teenagers to help them get the help they may require.
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How technology can ease provider burnout and improve patients’ health care experienceFrom AI-powered symptom checking to virtual intake tools, recent technological advances hold promise for enhancing care delivery.
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Making telehealth work in 5 stepsThere are barriers to telehealth adoption that physicians must overcome to realize the technology’s promise.
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Dermatologic differences in a diverse populationUnderstanding the difference in biology and clinical presentations of cutaneous conditions in different skin types is critical for health care professionals to treat a diverse population.
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What you need to know about the albuterol shortagesManufacturers, hospitals, and clinicians are working quickly to address the shortages of this crucial inhalation solution.
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Best practices on discussing birth control for adolescentsCounseling patients about methods of contraception and increasing access to care can help address unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Dupilumab safe, effective for up to 1 year for atopic dermatitis in infants, preschool childrenAccording to new study data presented at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, dupilumab (dupixent; Sanofi and Regeneron) demonstrated positive safety and efficacy results for up to 1 year in infants and preschool-age children with atopic dermatitis.
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The weaponization of false allegations of abuseHow can one parent weaponize allegations of abuse and how can it damage a child’s mental health?
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The Future of COVID-19 VaccineTina Tan, MD, and Sean O’Leary, MD, discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccines and the possibility of a combination vaccine.
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Dangers of the TikTok Benadryl challengeTeenagers lulled into ingesting large amounts of diphenhydramine through social media are facing serious health consequences.
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Newborn’s rash involves eyes and noseA healthy 11-day-old male infant is brought to the pediatric clinic for evaluation of rash. The rash started with a 2-mm papule on the left medial epicanthal fold 4 days before the clinic visit. A day before coming to the clinic, the rash had spread to the upper left eyelid and the nasal bridge. What's the diagnosis?
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Managing genital and pelvic pain in young patientsPart 2 in a series on emergencies in pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
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Less is more: Use the shortest effective duration of antibioticsFollow best practices when prescribing antibiotics in the pediatric population
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Bridging the Gap for T1D ManagementExpert endocrinologists provide final thoughts on addressing unmet needs and improving the management of T1D.
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Guiding principles in managing pediatric mental health issuesPrimary care clinicians play an essential role as first responders to children’s emotional and behavioral problems.
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How remote therapeutic monitoring helps physicians improve patient care and educationOne lasting legacy of COVID-19 is acceleration of patients’ acceptance of remote care management technology.
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Alopecia in adolescentsHair loss is a condition that is often distressing and difficult to treat, particularly in adolescents. Here’s what you should know.
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FDA clears Vbeam pulsed dye laser for pediatric port wine stains, hemangiomasThe device is now the first of its kind to become available to pediatric patients.
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Best practices on discussing birth control for adolescentsCounseling patients about methods of contraception and increasing access to care can help address unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Dermatologic differences in a diverse populationUnderstanding the difference in biology and clinical presentations of cutaneous conditions in different skin types is critical for health care professionals to treat a diverse population.
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A case of lime diseaseA 17-year-old boy presents with linear brown spots on his abdomen and chest that developed when he was on a beach vacation with his family the week prior. What's the diagnosis?
