Must-read news from the week of June 6
A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
This week’s top articles:
FDA approves PRIORIX for measles, mumps, and rubella prevention
GSK plc today announced FDA approval of the PRIORIX vaccine for prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella.
Providing gender-affirming care in pediatrics
A conversation on best practices for helping a child who is thinking of transitioning to another gender.
Best practices on discussing birth control for adolescents
Counseling patients about methods of contraception and increasing access to care can help address unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Unusual presentation of fever and abdominal pain in a 15-year-old female
An undocumented, Spanish-speaking, 15-year-old female presented to the emergency department with 3 weeks of fever (>101℉) and 3 days of abdominal pain. What's the diagnosis?
More articles from this week:
Dupilumab May Benefit Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
Novel Triple-Combination Acne Treatment Shows Early, Significant Results
Top Tips for Optimizing Patient Care
Treating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in the Emergency Department
STDs and Dermatologic Symptoms
Assessing the Prevalence of Medication Errors in Pediatric Care
PRIORIX FDA approval expands supply of MMR vaccines
Dupilumab FDA Approved for AD Patients 6 months to 5 years
Managing genital and pelvic pain in young patients
Infants of vaccinated mothers less likely to test positive for COVID-19
FDA launches “Next Legend” e-cigarette prevention campaign for American indigenous youth
Reduced sleep efficiency linked to higher HbA1c in type 1 diabetes teens
December 11th 2023Reduced sleep efficiency and increased sleep irregularity in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes are associated with higher HbA1c levels, insulin resistance, and endothelial dysfunction, highlighting the significance of addressing sleep-related factors in diabetes care for improved overall health.
Discussing the attention pediatric pneumonia has received amid rising cases
December 7th 2023Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, explains that the recent uptick in pediatric pneumonia cases across the country, which some have called "white lung syndrome," is nothing new, and there is no cause for panic.
