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Eating disorders in minority and marginalized populationsWhat kind of person comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Here’s why you might be wrong.
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Future proofing health careThe pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.
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Psychosis in an 18-year-old maleAlex, 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.
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Major health policy issues still pending for 'lame duck' congressPhysicians, hospitals and health groups press Congress on big issues before term ends.
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Ensuring that you still get paid for telehealth in 20213 best practices you must implement to stay compliant and collect maximum reimbursement.
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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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A 3-week-old girl with vesicular rashA 3-week old girl comes to an emergency room with vesicular eruptions and recent mild nasal congestion and fussiness. What’s the diagnosis?
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Six-year-old male with acute eye swelling and drainageA 6-year-old boy presented to his pediatrician with clear drainage from his left eye for 1 to 2 days. He denied itchiness, pain, vision changes, nasal congestion, or history of allergies. What's the diagnosis?
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Six-year-old male with acute eye swelling and drainageA 6-year-old boy presented to his pediatrician with clear drainage from his left eye for 1 to 2 days. He denied itchiness, pain, vision changes, nasal congestion, or history of allergies. What's the diagnosis?
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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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The post-pandemic patient: a catalyst for health system changeCOVID-19 has altered expectations for health care delivery.
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State of the union on COVID-19What we knew about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, what we know now.
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A pediatrician’s dilemma: Understanding, diagnosing, and treating antenatal hydronephrosisAntenatal hydronephrosis (ANH), also referred to as urinary tract dilation, is one of the most confounding challenges to the practicing pediatrician. When dealing with newborns and children with ANH, pediatricians face understanding the significance of the degree of hydronephrosis, risk assessment, prenatal and postnatal management, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics.
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Diffuse erythematous rash in a healthy, afebrile infantA healthy 9-day-old girl presents with erosions near her eyes, nose, and skin creases on the arm as well as a positive Nikolsky sign. What's the diagnosis?
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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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Pandemic pediatric tips for mental healthThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe negative toll on the mental health of many children. Here are some tips to help children achieve better psychological well-being.
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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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Advice for Managing Dravet Syndrome and LGSMary Anne Meskis; Tracy Dixon-Salazar, PhD; Kelly Knupp, MD; and Joseph E. Sullivan, MD, provide advice for physicians treating patients with Dravet syndrome or LGS.
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Investigators explore prescription stimulant misuse among adolescent ADHD patientsParticipants who only initiated non-stimulant therapy for ADHD had significantly greater odds of past-year prescription stimulant misuse than the population controls.
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How artificial intelligence can improve patient careAI’s ability to quickly process and interpret large quantities of health data is a valuable tool for physicians.
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Hypothermia and abnormal eye movements in a 5-week-old infantA 5-week-old female infant born at 38 weeks presents to her pediatrician with abnormal eye movements. What’s the diagnosis?
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A fever, liver abnormalities, and pancytopeniaA previously healthy 5-week-old former term newborn male presented to the emergency department with the chief complaint of fever ranging from 101-104°F for 2 days. He also had been fussy and not been eating well. The infant remained febrile despite his mother’s administration of Infant Tylenol every 4 hours at home. His mother denied any cough, rhinorrhea, bleeding or bruising, diarrhea, vomiting, and reported stool and urine had been normal. What's the diagnosis?
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Psychological reflections on miscarriageWhen helping patients in the hardest moments of their lives, it is important to have empathy for them—and for ourselves.
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Maternal study satisfaction enhances visit compliance in children at risk for diabetesA study in the European Journal of Medical Research revealed that higher maternal study satisfaction, older maternal age, and paternal participation were linked to better compliance in visits for children at risk of type 1 diabetes.
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Vesical fissure in a newborn female: A variant of bladder exstrophyDuring a newborn's initial examination, doctors discovered a non-erythematous, midline, suprapubic dimple located 5 cm below the level of the umbilicus. The remainder of the examination was unremarkable. On the second day of life, the newborn had a wet diaper with urine appearing to originate from 2 separate sources, including the dimple. What's the diagnosis?
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The clinical takeaways of the RSV immunizationsIn the final installment of our RSV Roundtable video series, our panel breaks down the importance of discussing new immunizations with patients now, and how crucial they will be in future RSV seasons.
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The Dx and Rx of head liceAs children get ready to return to school, pediatric health care providers may start seeing more of this condition in their offices. Here is what you should know.
