A 9-year-old boy was seen for follow-up of a neck mass noted several years earlier. He first presented with this finding at 3 years of age, when during an otherwise unremarkable examination, he became upset, and a protuberant swelling was noted in the anterior aspect of the right side of his neck. What's the diagnosis?
As primary care providers, pediatricians often manage children with multiple chronic conditions. Knowing how to code properly for chronic care management (CCM) of these patients will ensure proper reimbursement for CCM services.
Since the middle of the 20th century and into the 21st century, the incidence of celiac disease has been rising significantly throughout the Western world. Here is what you need to know about this autoimmune condition.
Understanding signs, symptoms helps determine the best treatment regimen.
Allergic sensitization was more prominent in severe phenotypes but did not explain seasonal differences.
GLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
This article discusses the process of vaccine development, and how health care personnel can confidently discuss the subject with parents and patients.
Experts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.
The child was otherwise healthy with no prior severe medical issues, and he did not present with COVID-19 symptoms. Can you diagnose this child based on the case below?
A healthy 17-year-old girl with inflammatory acne had failed to respond to topical tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, and oral minocycline. What's the diagnosis?
Strategies practices can use to attract skilled workers to their open positions
A healthy 14-year old boy was evaluated for an intensely pruritic shin rash that developed 2 weeks prior and had been treated with oral antibiotics for 10 days.
Attacks are having an effect on care delivery, according to a cybersecurity study.
Can you diagnose this month's dermatology case?
It is an uncomfortable emotion that is often suppressed—but potent.
The new risdiplam tablet is suitable for those aged 2 years and older who weigh more than 44 lbs, according to Genentech.
A 12-year-old previously healthy male was transferred to a children's hospital from a psychiatric unit for new onset psychosis and an abnormal electroencephalogram. What's the diagnosis?
A 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?
Best tactics for pediatricians when speaking with patients who resist immunization.
The winter season of respiratory diseases is nearly here. Knowing how to manage community-acquired pneumonia is essential.
An expert offers considerations and developmentally appropriate interventions to promote high-quality, patient-centered pediatric infusion care.
It is an uncomfortable emotion that is often suppressed—but potent.
Offering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.
With the incidence of food allergies continuing to go up, understanding the diagnostic process and available treatment is important.
Recent research suggests females with autism may need their own set of parameters on which to be measured.
Alex, an 18-year-old male, presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of paranoia, agitation, and disorganized behavior. He had no psychiatric history or prior mental health contact and no known medical conditions.