In case you missed it: October 19 to October 23
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Misshapen heads in infants create complicated assessment
A number of abnormal head shapes can occur during development in the womb. A recent guide is available to help pediatricians assess these issues and understand when to seek a referral.
Medicaid funding impacts circumcision utilization
A report examines the impact of Medicaid funding on how many neonates undergo circumcision.
How governmental spending can impact infant mortality
An investigation examines how governmental spending, in both health and nonhealth areas, can impact infant mortality rates.
Does exposure to an epidural during delivery increase autism risk?
An investigation looks into whether exposure to maternal epidural during delivery has an impact on risk for autism spectrum disorder.
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.
