How effective is a low-carb diet for teenagers?

As of July 19, 2024, there were 28 Listeria illnesses and 2 deaths linked to meats sliced at delis.

A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.

Wondering what’s the best way to talk to children about their weight? Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, provides some clinical pearls you can incorporate into your practice.

Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with one of our newest editorial advisory board members: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI to discuss what led to her career in medicine and what she thinks the future holds for pediatrics.

Analysis demonstrated a significant correlation between elevated levels of serum circulating magnesium and serum vitamin D with increased risk of childhood asthma. 

Approximately 1 in 5 youths who identify as a sexual gender minority will undergo a gender identity change in their adolescence; however, such changes do not appear to impact their mental health.