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Developmental/Behavioral Disorders
Examining the link between ADHD and internet gaming disorder
May 06, 2022
Some of the more severe attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms noted were depression/withdrawal, problems with socialization.
Exploring the link between kids with ADHD and unhealthy eating
April 27, 2022
A recent study found a negative association between children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and health eating patterns.
Understanding diversity, equity, & inclusion in organizational pediatrics
April 24, 2022
At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Christopher Golden, MD, presented on 2 topics focused on DEI.
Do preschool children with ADHD get the behavioral therapy they need?
April 24, 2022
At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Shruti Mittal, MD, FAAP, looked at how many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder get started on behavioral therapy before medication in the preschool years.
Should pediatricians be concerned about increasing rates of cannabis use disorder?
April 24, 2022
At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Samuel Akaakole Mensah shared results of a 10-year study on pediatric hospitalization trends for cannabis use disorder.
Adolescents, mental health, and TikTok use
April 23, 2022
At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Bradley Kerr, MS shared research on how adolescents really feel about TikTok when it comes to mental health support and peer comparison.
Examining the biopsychosocial explanations for gender disparities in autism
April 12, 2022
Recent research suggests females with autism may need their own set of parameters on which to be measured.
An interview with Dana Suskind, MD, author of Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise
March 30, 2022
Dana Suskind, founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, and professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago in Illinois, discusses her new book, published by Dutton/Penguin, focused on how parents can raise children who are well-developed in their cognitive and socioemotional skills.
How to tell if your patient has an eating disorder
March 22, 2022
At the 43rd National Conference on Pediatric Health Care for pediatric nurse practitioners in Dallas Texas, 2 clinicians shared their insights on how primary care providers can screen, diagnose, and treat eating disorders in children and adolescents.