In case you missed it: February 1 to February 5
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Severe sepsis outcomes impacted by race, ethnicity, and insurance status
A report offers some much needed data on whether race, ethnicity, and insurance status impact severe sepsis outcomes.
Is bariatric surgery more effective at certain points in adolescence?
A report offers insight into whether the timing of bariatric surgery has an impact on outcomes.
Treating MIS-C with intravenous immunoglobulins and methylprednisolone to improve fever course
Does using methylprednisolone along with intravenous immunoglobulins improve fever outcomes for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) cases? A French investigation offers some answers.
High CMV viral load at birth is tied to hearing loss
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is linked to hearing loss in affected children. An investigation looks into whether the viral load impacts this risk.
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.
