November 08, 2022
A recent review found that multiple clinical trials indicated a reduction in adult height potential for children with long-term use of stimulant medication for treatment of ADHD, but other studies conflict with this data.
October 24, 2022
In a recent poll, only 1 in 5 parents believed it is unsafe for children to take medicine past its expiration date, while many did not know how to properly dispose medicine.
October 10, 2022
At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a professor from the Baylor College of Medicine discusses how to develop an approach to investigate menstrual disturbances for adolescent patients and understand treatment options.
August 19, 2022
With many adolescents on the way to school, it's important to ensure your practice is taking the opportunity to talk with them and give them the tools they need be successful.
August 12, 2022
Xofluza is now the first single-dose oral medication for influenza approved for children aged less than 12 years.
August 03, 2022
Bullying can be all-encompassing for children and teenagers, thanks to technology, and it can have a very negative impact on all involved.
June 30, 2022
Two experts discuss a variety of subjects on central precocious puberty, including recent study findings that examined treatment initiation and duration with height, the need to individualize treatment decisions for girls with CPP, and 2 case reports.
June 29, 2022
Ruling comes in cases of physicians serving in prison for convictions over prescription drugs.
June 24, 2022
The American Academy of Pediatrics statement on the Supreme Court overturn of Roe v Wade.
June 17, 2022
A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.