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An adolescent female with abdominal pain and tachycardiaA female aged 13 years with morbid obesity and recent hospitalization for pyelonephritis presents with abdominal pain, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. What's the diagnosis?
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A review of IDSA's 2024 complicated intra-abdominal infection clinical practice guidelineDanielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC, discussed key updates from the 2024 IDSA guideline on diagnosing complicated intra-abdominal infections, emphasizing ultrasound as the preferred imaging modality.
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Direct oral anticoagulants for venous thromboembolism in pediatricsA review of current guidelines in treatment and thromboprophylaxis.
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These factors increase the risk of "long COVID" in childrenMore symptoms, older age, and longer hospitalization time increased the risk of post-COVID-19 conditions (long COVID) in children.
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Use proper coding to get what you're owedA physician’s goal is to care for patients, but a key part of being able to provide that care is the eternal quest for payment. One way to ensure that a practice maximizes its coding regimen is to make sure each session can be efficiently billed.
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Screening adolescents for psychosocial concernsFor adolescent patients, psychosocial concerns can be an important part of care and routine validated screening can help pediatricians determine which patients may require extra care or even a specialist.
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Are financial troubles on the horizon?Is the economy on the verge of a crash? Let’s examine what the facts say.
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Muscle spasms in a 19-year-old maleA 19-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with headache and fever of 4 days’ duration. Six days earlier, his left palm had been punctured by a rusty nail. What's the diagnosis?
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Acne vulgaris in teenagersIt effects most teenagers and can lead to mental distress. Here are 5 important facts about acne vulgaris in adolescents.
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Mental health during pandemics: prevalence and risk factorsThe stress of enduring an infectious disease pandemic expresses itself in a variety of mental health conditions, but the likelihood of experiencing particular symptoms depends on who you are.
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Central Precocious Puberty in Male PatientsThe panel examines potential long-term effects of central precocious puberty treatment on bone density and spermatogenesis in male patients.
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Clinical Pearls for the Management of ALGSExperts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.
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Bruise-like marks on a healthy teenage male’s backA 15-year-old male first noticed the marks on his back during a recent vertical growth spurt. On exam there are multiple horizontal violaceous linear striae on his back. He is otherwise healthy and denies any history of back injury or exposure to topical or systemic steroids. What's the diagnosis?
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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?
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In the OTC aisle: Drug interaction considerations for cough and cold medicationsOver-the-counter (OTC) remedies are widely available, but some carry drug-drug or drug-disease interactions that clinicians and families should know.
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Best practices for pediatricians in diagnosing and treating asthmaHidden triggers and asthma mimickers can complicate this common childhood condition.
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Expert Perspectives on Novel Drug Delivery Systems in the Management of Pediatric ADHDJeffrey L. Alvaro, M.D., introduces an upcoming panel discussion surrounding the clinical implications of novel drug delivery systems in the management of Pediatric ADHD, utilizing 3 patient cases.
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A headache with a red flag in a 10-year-old girlThe patient described the headache as “pressure-like,” episodes that occurred for 1 to 2 hours with high severity.
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Tapering biologics after prolonged inactive disease may benefit pediatric patientsAlthough effective therapies are crucial, adverse events, financial burden, and other factors make a "taper-to-target" approach appealing to both pediatric patients and their caregivers.
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Obesity in pediatrics: perspectives from a pediatrician and a pediatric nurse practitionerTwo pediatric health care providers offer best practices for treating patients with obesity.
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The Rx of ADHDFollowing the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the next step is treatment, which can include parent behavior management training, school-based interventions, and medication. Here's a look at the latest in ADHD treatments.
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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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Confusion with telehealth could create issuesHow a hodgepodge of federal and state telehealth waivers creates compliance concerns for providers practicing across state lines.
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Using digital tools to help providers collect what they are owedIt is essential that providers obtain the payments they are owed as quickly as reasonably possible, ensure payments are accurate and completely captured, and minimize costs to collect payments
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Treating an 18-month-old who tested positive for cannabis exposureAs more and more states legalize recreational marijuana, caregivers need to be vigilant about keeping products out of reach of children.
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Recommendations for compounded hand sanitizers during COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shortage of hand sanitizers and a push to make up the gap with compounded hand sanitizer ensued. Recommendations were released to ensure their efficacy.
