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The vaccine-hesitant patientBest tactics for pediatricians when speaking with patients who resist immunization.
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WATCH: Experts react to the FDA approval of sepiapterin to treat PKUSuzanne Hollander, MS, RD, LDN; and Timothy Tramontana, MD, offer thoughts on newly FDA-approved sepiapterin for PKU.
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How to correctly diagnose and treat community-acquired pneumoniaThe winter season of respiratory diseases is nearly here. Knowing how to manage community-acquired pneumonia is essential.
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Optimizing outcomes for pediatric infusion therapyAn expert offers considerations and developmentally appropriate interventions to promote high-quality, patient-centered pediatric infusion care.
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Considering anger among health care professionalsIt is an uncomfortable emotion that is often suppressed—but potent.
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Providing the best care for transgender adolescentsOffering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.
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The Dx and Rx of food allergiesWith the incidence of food allergies continuing to go up, understanding the diagnostic process and available treatment is important.
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Potential downstream benefits of RSV preventive measures, with Octavio Ramilo, MDOctavio Ramilo, MD, joins us once again to discuss potential benefits of RSV vaccination beyond disease prevention and to explain how to speak with patients about vaccines and uptake.
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Examining the biopsychosocial explanations for gender disparities in autismRecent research suggests females with autism may need their own set of parameters on which to be measured.
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Climate change: Challenges faced by the pediatric populationThe World Bank Group reports that as this global health emergency escalates, devastating impacts on health and well-being will also accelerate.
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Empowering children with disabilities: A pediatrician’s guide to breaking financial and health barriers with ABLE accountsPediatricians empower families of children with disabilities by promoting ABLE accounts, enhancing financial security and access to essential resources.
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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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Racism in pediatric health: How to talk to children about racismBoth the protests in the summer of 2020 for racial justice and the news that non-White Americans are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 have highlighted the urgent need to address racism everywhere, including in pediatric practice.
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Staphylococcus aureus risk in infants and neonatologist considerations with Aaron Milstone, MDAaron Milstone, MD, MHS, emphasizes the role of pediatricians in educating families on infection prevention practices for infants in the NICU, where Staphylococcus aureus remains a serious threat.
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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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Can newborns breathe and swallow at the same time?Fact vs myth when it comes to babies breathing during breastfeeding.
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Pediatric obesity presents complexities in medication dosingAmy L. Kiskaddon, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS, discusses how medication doses need to be adjusted for pediatric patients with obesity.
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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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Healthy children in body and mindLifestyle medicine and mental health management in pediatric primary care promote positive health and holistic well-being.
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Safety and Efficacy of Cell Based Influenza VaccinesGary Marshall, MD, discusses the safety and efficacy of cell based influenza vaccines and some of the knowledge gaps that remain about influenza virus in children.
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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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Psychosocial screening of adolescents: Using the HEADS FIRST Checklist, part 1Discover effective strategies for conducting psychosocial screenings in adolescents using the HEADS FIRST Checklist to enhance health outcomes.
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Harmful excipients for pediatric patientsEvidence suggests some pharmaceutical excipients in medications may have adverse effects on pediatric patients. Here’s what you should know.
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Suspicious facial swelling in a 22-month-old girlA 22-month-old female patient with sickle cell disease on folic acid and penicillin prophylaxis with a 3-day history of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, fever and decreased oral intake presents to the emergency department (ED) for acute facial swelling noted when she woke up from a nap. What's the diagnosis?
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The latest FDA approvals for children’s medicationsRead the latest medications for pediatric patients approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Crossover symptoms of COVID-19 and influenzaAs respiratory viruses and COVID-19 variants lurk seemingly everywhere, here’s how best to detect and differentiate.
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Advancements in FDA approvals for pediatric obesity treatmentGLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
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New protocol accurately diagnoses pediatric anesthetic allergyThe study involved 88 pediatric patients, with 12.5% showing positive intradermal test results and 1.1% positive subcutaneous provocation.
