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Is it COVID-19 or CAP? A look at diagnostic decisions and treatments for 2021-2022
October 18, 2021
Between the subtle differences between viral and bacterial pneumonia and the demands or beliefs of certain parents can make an accurate diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) more difficult.
Using a lifestyle approach to manage adolescent depression
October 10, 2021
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Christina Low Kapalu, PhD, discusses evidence-based lifestyle interventions that should be part of an adolescent depression management and treatment plan.
It takes a village: community interventions to address teen e-cigarette use
October 10, 2021
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Maria Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, reviews issues surrounding teen e-cigarette use in schools, along with methods to help teens quit.
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: lessons learned, next steps
October 10, 2021
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Ibukun Kalu, MD, discussed what is known about the pathophysiology of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and implications for related diseases such as Kawasaki syndrome.
My child won't sit still! Is it ADHD, or an underlying sleep disorder?
October 09, 2021
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Grace Wang, MD, FAAP, discusses how treatment of underlying sleep disorders can improve ADHD symptomatology.
Integrating mental health services into your practice: the "how and why"
October 08, 2021
At the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Jay Rabinowitz, MD, FAAP, discusses the benefits of incorporating a mental health provider into your pediatric practice.
Managing pandemic related obesity in schools
September 28, 2021
School nurses and nurse practitioners play an important role in assessing the child’s health status related to obesity, potential for co-morbidities, and implementing appropriate management strategies.
The transformative power of a wish
September 24, 2021
The mission of Make-A-Wish is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Candice Jones, MD, discusses her new book, "High Five Discipline: Positive Parenting for Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Kids"
September 22, 2021
Recently, I talked to Contemporary Pediatrics' Editorial Advisory Board member Candice W. Jones, MD, FAAP, about her new book, "High Five Discipline: Positive Parenting for Happy, Healthy, Well-Behaved Kids," published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses timeline for COVID-19 vaccines for young children
September 14, 2021
Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, reveals when he believes a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged less than 12 years will be available.