In case you missed it: March 29 to April 2
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Pfizer/BioNTech data shows COVID-19 vaccine highly effective in kids 12 to 15 of age
Pfizer/BioNTech has released data on their coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine that indicates that its highly effective in children aged 12 to 15 years.
Using programs to tackle mental health problems linked to racial discrimination
Frequent experiences with racial discrimination often leads to negative mental health consequences for Black teenagers. A report examines whether programs meant to enhance caregiving practices could mitigate this association.
A look at 5 highlights from the virtual 2021 annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) meeting.
FDA approves device for treatment of congenital heart defects
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the stamp of approval for Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve System, a first in the world device to treat congenital heart defects.
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.
Study finds reduced CIN3+ risk from early HPV vaccination
April 17th 2024A recent study found that human papillomavirus vaccination when aged under 20 years, coupled with active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2, significantly lowers the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or cervical cancer.
