November 16th 2023
Children of mothers in minority groups were associated with a higher likelihood of ASD diagnosis, but only children of White mothers had ASD associated with neighborhood disadvantages.
Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management for Patients with ADHD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Clinical ShowCase™ in Atopic Dermatitis: Personalized Management Plans for Pediatric Patients
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Equalizing Inequities™ in Multiple Myeloma Care: Shining a Light on Current Barriers and Opportunities for Improved Outcomes
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Navigating a New Era of Food Allergy Management
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FAQs in Peanut Allergy: Exploring Unanswered Questions Following Allergy Meeting Updates
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection: Addressing Pediatric and AYA Patient Concerns While Managing Hodgkin Lymphoma
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Advances In: Integrating New Treatment Options into Management Plans for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Understanding the Infection Burden and Anticipating the Impact of Vaccines
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(COPE Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Keeping an Eye on Evolving Management Strategies for nAMD and DME
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(CME Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Keeping an Eye on Evolving Management Strategies for nAMD and DME
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities™ in Glaucoma Management – Understanding Challenges in Segmented Patient Populations (CME Track)
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Community Practice Connections™: Real-World Applications of Novel Therapies Across TNBC and Addressing Disparities in Care
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Collaborating Across the Continuum™: The Role of Multidisciplinary Care in the Management of Patients with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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Advances in TNBC: Communicating with Your Patients About Clinical Trial Awareness and Treatment Concerns to Improve Clinical Outcomes
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease — Individualizing Vaccine Recommendations in Adolescent Populations
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Driving distractions especially risky for teens with ADHD
December 1st 2013An investigation of the combined risks of adolescence, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and driving while engaged in texting or cell phone conversation found that while distractions significantly impair the driving performance of all adolescents, the negative effects of texting are especially prominent in youngsters with ADHD.
Look at motor skills in young kids with autism
September 24th 2013Motor skills are significantly related to adaptive behavior skills in young children with autism spectrum disorders, according to a recent study, suggesting that focusing on motor skills development should be part and parcel of early intervention programs.
Ensuring college success for students with ADHD
August 1st 2013Before adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) head off to college and away from home, many for the first time, their pediatricians need to initiate frank discussions about how ADHD will affect them both academically and in their daily living and to help them plan a successful transition to what lies ahead.
Pediatric subspecialists fail to follow guidelines for treating ADHD
June 1st 2013More than 90% of pediatric subspecialists who diagnose and manage attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in young children deviate from current recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry regarding treatment of pediatric ADHD.
Hypoxia in pregnancy may be cause for ADHD
December 18th 2012Children exposed to ischemic-hypoxic events in utero are at increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially those born prematurely. The findings add to growing evidence that both prenatal and postnatal factors affect neurodevelopment.
Kids with ASD often wander into danger
October 9th 2012Children with severe autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often wander away from their homes or other safe environments, placing themselves in harm's way. A new study reveals the effect wandering has on families with children who exhibit this behavior.
FDA approves first once-daily drug for ADHD
October 5th 2012The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved extended-release methylphenidate hydrochloride oral suspension for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Efficacy was determined in a randomized, double-blind, crossover study that showed improvement for both attention and behavior metrics for up to 12 hours in children aged 6 to 12 years diagnosed with ADHD compared with placebo. The once-daily treatment will be available in January 2013.
Study explores characteristic developmental patterns in autism
July 1st 2012To describe the typical longitudinal developmental trajectories of social and communication functioning and repetitive behavior in children with autism, investigators analyzed data from birth records and a database of the California Department of Developmental Services that recorded symptom severity and functioning in nearly 7,000 children aged from 2 to 14 years with autism.
Medical home model is underused for children with autism spectrum disorder
July 1st 2012Children with autism spectrum disorder need greater access to the coordinated care available through a medical home, according to a systematic review of 13 studies that examined health care use, health care expenditures, and access to services by children with ASD.
SRIs may have effect on repetitive behaviors in ASD
April 26th 2012Serotonin receptor inhibitors may have a small but significant effect in the treatment of restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorders, according to an analysis of randomized trials. But is there a publication bias?