What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: November 22 to 26
A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week
Using bone age assessments to gauge growth can help determine when a child might begin puberty, how much a child might grow, and what the final height may be.
Tanner staging is a standard way to assess for the onset of puberty in both boys and girls, but there are some factors that can make an accurate assessment difficult even for seasoned professionals.
Plus, Andrew J. Schuman, MD, FAAP, offers guidance for using the new evaluation and management coding system.
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.
