In case you missed it: March 8 to March 12
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
CDC issues first recommendations for people fully vaccinated for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued interim guidance for masking, social distancing, hand hygiene, and other infection control measures for people who are fully vaccinated for coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19).
Impact of opioid misuse timing on suicidality in teens
Prescription opioid misuse has been linked to suicidality. A study examines whether the timing of the misuse, either past or current, has an impact.
Seasonal allergies: What every pediatrician needs to know
It’s springtime, which means flowers are blooming and children sneezing. Here’s a quick refresher on seasonal allergy diagnoses and prescriptions.
Examining ADHD disparities due to race and ethnicity
Unfortunately, disparities in health care are nothing unusual. A report examines if there are disparities in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and treatment due to race and ethnicity.
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.
