How childhood sexual abuse affects adult survivors
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Varsha M. Puri, DO, shares her latest research on how childhood sexual abuse and incest affect experiences and behaviors in adulthood, which was presented in a poster session at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
RSV: 1 year post-tripledemic emergency department update
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Steven Selbst, MD, provides a quick update on what he has noticed in his hospital when it comes to RSV-associated emergency department visits and how they compare to this time last year, during the "tripledemic." This interview was conducted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Washington DC.
Update on allergy prevention and food introduction
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP, discusses his session, "Feed the Baby! Essential Advice for Food Introduction and Allergy Prevention," presented at the 2023 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Evaluating risk of suicide and limiting youth access to firearms
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
At the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP, professor of pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, explains his session "Suicide and Gun Violence: What We Know, What We Can Do."
High-powered magnet ingestion and socioeconomic disparities
October 21st 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Leah K. Middleberg, MD, FAAP, explains her research on magnet ingestion and socioeconomic disparities, which was recently presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Paternal depression associated with adverse childhood experiences in children
October 21st 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
In this Q&A, Kristine H. Schmitz, MD, explains her team's recent research on paternal depression and adverse childhood experiences during the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Preterm infant HRQOL: Long-term impacts and determinants
October 21st 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
A recent study was highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition that shed light on the long-term impact of very preterm birth on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of infants and identified key determinants.
Breaking down toddler formulas and the confusion associated with naming, labeling
October 21st 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
George J. Fuchs, III, MD, FAAP, explains how certain branding and labeling can lead parents to purchase toddler formula, though products are not nutritionally complete and lack FDA regulations present in infant formulas. This interview was conducted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition in Washington DC.
Navigating a complex case of pediatric COVID-19 with immunomodulatory therapies
October 21st 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Eculizumab and anakinra should be considered in critically ill patients with severe infections that require immunomodulating therapies for life-threatening dysregulation, according to a poster session at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Nature exposure therapy for pediatric patients with chronic pain
October 20th 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Authors of a study highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest nature exposure therapy could be beneficial for pediatric with chronic pain