June 2021

June 17, 2021

Dr. Tan shares her must-read articles in the June 2021 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics.

June 16, 2021

A pediatrician and a mother share sobering lessons learned regarding water safety for children.

June 15, 2021

A 2-year-old girl with a 36-hour history of left shoulder redness and pain. She developed a fever 24 hours prior to presentation. She was stung by a hornet on multiple areas of her left upper extremity 10 days earlier. What’s the diagnosis?

June 14, 2021

With the joy of summer and easing of some COVID-19 restrictions, children and families are eager to be outdoors and active. Sadly, accidents, many of which are preventable, are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children and teenagers.

June 11, 2021

A 13-year-old girl presents with great toenails have become yellow, thickened, ridged, and crusted proximally on the left over the last 8 months.

June 10, 2021

There are several indicators of malnutrition—even for children with normal growth.

June 09, 2021

As summer approaches, many children will spend time playing in pools, water parks, lakes, rivers, and oceans. Several serious types of infections, although relatively infrequent, have been associated with recreational water activities.

June 08, 2021

Contraception for teenagers may seem like a taboo topic, but it is an important part of wellness care for adolescent girls.

June 07, 2021

The pediatric provider plays a role in supporting sexual minority and gender-diverse youth.

June 03, 2021

A study examines whether the practice of bracing following a fracture can prevent a child from a refracture.

June 02, 2021

Can probiotics help with atopic dermatitis risk? A meta-analysis offers some answers.

June 01, 2021

A recent study highlights the need to continually monitor the cognitive development of children who were born very preterm.