What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: April 18 to 22
A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week
Many parents worry about whether their child is getting all of the necessary nutrients to ensure healthy growth and development, which may cause some to turn to supplements. A new poll of parents offers insight into children's diets and how they use supplementation to close gaps.
The pandemic has led to a lot of children losing one parent or caregiver and some losing both. A recent investigation examines how this loss can impact the child's educational performance after such a loss.
Plus, a chance to meet one of the newest editorial advisory board members: Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN.
Fluoxetine helps refractory nocturnal enuresis but not for long
March 29th 2023A 12-week study in Egypt of the efficacy of fluoxetine (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) in children with treatment-refractory nocturnal enuresis (NE) found that though the treatment achieved a good initial response, it was not sustainable.
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.
Are some patients predisposed to avascular necrosis after hip surgery?
March 14th 2023Although avascular necrosis (AVN) is believed to be an iatrogenic complication following treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip, an investigation in China found 2 characteristics associated with the condition: the likelihood of AVN increases with both the grade of dislocation and of underdevelopment of the ossific nucleus.
Meet the board: Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN
April 22nd 2022In the latest episode of our podcast series, Jessica L. Peck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN shares why she got into medicine, the myths of pediatric, and what the future may hold for the specialty.
