Why is AI the big thing now?
July 20, 2019
Dr. Andrew J. Schuman looks at why artificial intelligence has become the next big thing in technology.
Technology
Teens’ screen time contributes to depression
July 19, 2019
The focus on screen time has been on its impact on toddlers and young children, but a new study in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that teenagers can be impacted by long periods of screen time as well, with negative mental health consequences.
What's to come for AI
July 18, 2019
Dr. Andrew J. Schuman looks at the artificial intelligence (AI) programs that may be found in your practice sooner rather than later.
AI in pediatrics: Past, present, and future
July 14, 2019
Adopting technologies with artificial intelligence (AI) will change patient care in many ways. Here’s where AI has been, where it is now, and what it holds for the future of pediatrics.
Developmental screening via phone increases referrals
June 17, 2019
Young children whose parents are screened via telephone about their offspring’s development are far more likely to be referred for evaluation and to receive services than children who receive usual care from their primary care provider (PCP), a randomized trial involving 152 youngsters found.
Excessive screen time hinders optimum development
April 1, 2019
Children aged 24 and 36 months who spend a lot of time in front of screens do less well on standardized developmental screening tests than other children, a longitudinal group study conducted in Canada showed.
Best tech for Pediatrics: 2018
December 1, 2018
Catch up with the latest innovative technology products from this past year for your pediatric practice.
Positives and negatives of digital media for children
December 1, 2018
The intrusion of digital media into the lives of children is causing concern for parents about how best to guide use of this omnipresent technology.
Digital tools can help patients and practices
November 14, 2018
Social media and other digital platforms offer pediatricians a new way to deliver information on health promotion to patients and their families.
Parent education by text reduces ED visits for nonurgent care
November 1, 2018
Frequently sending texts to caregivers with messages about infant development, safety, and basic care reduces the number of visits to the emergency department (ED) in the first year of life, according to a new study conducted in a large urban pediatric care practice that serves a low-income population with limited health literacy.
