In case you missed it: April 18 to 22
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics team covered this week.
This week’s top articles included:
What to look forward to at PAS 2022
The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting returns to in person attendance starting today. Executive director Eileen Fenton shares what attendees can expect.
Warning issued to sites illegally selling Adderall
The warning from the US Food and Drug Administration cites consumer risks and violations.
Death of a parent can impact a child’s educational performance
The loss of a parent as a child is a traumatic experience. Exposure to trauma can impact a variety of outcomes. A report examines whether parental loss can adversely affect a child’s performance in school.
What kinds of supplements do parents give their children?
Families often turn to supplementation to ensure that children are getting the necessary nutrients. A new poll finds out what dietary concerns parents have and what type of supplements they give to their children.
Having "the talk" with teen patients
June 17th 2022A 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.
Meet the Board: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI
May 20th 2022Contemporary 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.
