Practice Improvement

Pediatricians can use brief dietary screenings and policy advocacy to help families transition from ultra-processed foods toward minimally processed alternatives.

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A study found that designating a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator significantly boosts EMS readiness, care coordination, and safety for young patients.

Early identification of X-linked hypophosphatemia can prevent long-term skeletal deformities and improve outcomes through timely initiation of targeted therapy.

From 2010 to 2022, urban hospitals expanded access to advanced neonatal services while rural communities experienced a net loss.

A study found that pediatric patients meeting burn center referral criteria were more likely to receive specialized care.

Findings demonstrate high completion rates and overall acceptability of the EQ-5D-Y-5L in routine outpatient pediatric specialty care.

A study found that rural birth hospitals experienced a net loss in higher-level neonatal services from 2010 to 2022, widening disparities with urban facilities.

Meghan Drastal, MSN, MBA, RN, CPN, outlines CHLA’s data-driven strategies to improve workplace safety and pediatric de-escalation.

National data suggest universal high ED pediatric readiness may prevent 2,143 child deaths annually at modest per-child cost.

A study found that predischarge car seat tolerance screening was not associated with reduced 30-day mortality or hospital readmission among infants.

Sophie Driker, MPH, and Anne CC Lee, MD, MPH, discuss the effectiveness of WHO IMCI clinical signs for detecting sepsis and mortality risk in infants younger than 60 days.

Experts are urging caution with pediatric melatonin use, citing rising consumption, inconsistent dosing, and limited long-term safety data.

AAP policy outlines when pediatricians may provide care to parents during child visits, emphasizing benefits, legal considerations, and documentation safeguards.

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Preventive care declines from adolescence to young adulthood, with a subset of males remaining persistently disengaged from annual well visits.

Nicholas P. Marshall, MD, FAAP, discussed how generative AI can help streamline infectious disease workflows and enhance evidence-based care at IDWeek 2025 in Atlanta.

In our second interview with Peace Madueme, MD, he explains the types of conditions that frequently appear on ECGs, which are aiding routine sports physicals in youth athletes in Florida.

In this video, Jeanne Marconi, MD, highlights some of the challenges providers face when implementing mental health screenings.

"The financial cost should be minimal; if you can see 1 or 2 extra patients per month, the AI scribe should pay for itself."

Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, highlights how pediatricians can better prepare families and systems for missed vaccines during the back-to-school rush.

Study results could guide future approaches to optimize service line definitions, according to the study authors.

Freely available measures may seem initially like a bargain, but their excess demands on staff time not only are expensive but often deter one of the central goals of well-child visits.

In this discussion, leading experts weigh in on the importance of scientific integrity, proactive advocacy, and the crucial role of vaccinations in pediatric health.