AAP offers guidance for camp attendance during the pandemic
March 25th 2021Summer camp is a source of fun, socialization, and memories for many children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has offered information for families, clinicians, and camp staff to ensure safe attendance as the pandemic continues.
Social media: How to harness its power and avoid its traps
March 22nd 2021Social media can be a powerful tool for patient education and advocacy, but it can also lead to risky behavior and damage a professional reputation. New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers insight on how to ethically use it.
Hypoglycemia guidelines: AAP vs PES
June 1st 2016The topic of hypoglycemia in neonates and children has generated significant debate of late, with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) having advanced apparently conflicting guidelines. Here's what community pediatricians need to know to avoid overscreening healthy infants and children without discharging babies who may have glucose-regulation problems beyond the first days of life.