August 2023

Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, reflects on an article about wildfire inhalation and children, published in our August 2023 issue, and provides pediatric nurse practitioners some tips if they encounter these types of cases.

After this summer’s Canadian wildfires, should we be concerned about future air quality emergencies? This article was originally published on our sister publication’s website, Drug Topics®.

As children get ready to return to school, pediatric health care providers may start seeing more of this condition in their offices. Here is what you should know.

The authors noted that right-sided EA is often misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis, and that steady but sharp and nonmigratory pain in either of the lower abdominal quadrants should raise suspicion of EA.

Early intervention for vision screenings is integral for promoting and maintaining eye health in young children. Pediatricians should watch for and educate parents on signs and symptoms of possible vision problems.

In the 18 studies that assessed the efficacy of closing a patent ductus arteriosus after 1 course of acetaminophen treatments, the results demonstrated that both oral and IV preparations were more effective than placebo.

Norgestrel (Opill; HRA Pharma) is the first nonprescription oral contraceptive approved for use in the United States.

To increase access and further support healthy meals in schools across the nation, the US Department of Agriculture has dedicated millions of dollars in grants to achieve this goal.

A new treatment for severe hair thinning for adolescents and adults offers hope for young people struggling with this highly visible disorder.