Advanced coping skills for pediatricians during high stress
October 8th 2021American Academy of Pediatrics
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Hilary McClafferty, MD, FAAP, discusses evidence-based management tools to relieve stress and burnout for pediatricians.
Extended-wear insulin infusion set leads to greater satisfaction in type 1 diabetes
June 28th 2021American Diabetes Association
A study presented during a poster session at the American Diabetes Association Virtual 81st Scientific Sessions evaluated performance, safety, and satisfaction of an extended-wear insulin infusion set in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Can food insecurity lead to poorer type 2 diabetes outcomes?
June 27th 2021American Diabetes Association
A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examines the role food insecurity may play in glycemic control and acute complication among type 2 diabetes patients.
How early childhood nutrition influences future cardiometabolic risks
June 27th 2021American Diabetes Association
The impact of nutrition in the first years of life on future cardiometabolic health has been generally understood, although gaps about certain populations remain. A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association sought to fill the gap for Native American children.
How low socioeconomic status influences disparities in diabetes care
June 26th 2021American Diabetes Association
Low socioeconomic status is a main driver of disparities in health care. A presentation at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association addressed how they impact pediatric diabetes care.
Using provider education to expand specialty diabetes care to the underserved
June 26th 2021American Diabetes Association
For many underserved type 1 diabetes patients the ability to seek specialist care is out of reach for a variety of reasons. One program discussed at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association seeks to change that by empowering primary care providers through education to provide much-needed specialist care to those patients.
How a program fares at reducing inequities in type 1 diabetes care
June 25th 2021American Diabetes Association
Disparities in type 1 diabetes care can influence long-term outcomes. A presentation at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examined how the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare program performed in reducing inequities in outpatient care access.
Addressing mental health concerns in type 1 diabetes patients in a pandemic
June 25th 2021American Diabetes Association
Although the mental toll of the pandemic has been high for everyone, it’s been especially difficult for children with chronic diseases such as type 1 diabetes. A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association addressed how one program tackled these concerns.
Improve discharge safety with a checklist
May 4th 2021Pediatric Academic Societies
At the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Niloufar Paydar-Darian, MD, attending physician at Boston Children’s Hospital, presented the results of a quality improvement program with the aim of eliminating serious preventable adverse events linked to discharge.
Examining factors in teen pregnancies that lead to poorer infant outcomes
May 4th 2021Pediatric Academic Societies
Pregnancy in adolescence can lead to poorer outcomes in both mother and child. An investigation presented at the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting looks at how educational attainment could impact the outcomes.
A study of pediatrician's adverse childhood experiences screening workflows
May 3rd 2021Pediatric Academic Societies
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with poor health outcomes over the course of a life, but there is still little information on clinical workflows to guide these implementation practices. At the virtual 2021 virtual Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Julia I. Reading discussed models and variations in ACE screening workflows.