July begins with a bang in the nation's capital-a literal one. Tourists oohhh and aahhh over the magnificent fireworks display that arcs the night sky of the National Mall on Independence Day. Members of Congress, on the other hand, celebrate at home, where they meet and greet constituents on parade routes and around barbecue pits.
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.
Recognize & Refer: Hemangiomas in pediatrics
July 17th 2019Contemporary Pediatrics sits down exclusively with Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD, a professor dermatology and pediatrics, to discuss the one key condition for which she believes community pediatricians should be especially aware-hemangiomas.
Itchy skin associated with sleep problems in infants
September 27th 2024A recent study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition, sheds light on the connection between skin conditions and sleep disturbances in infants and toddlers, highlighting itchy skin as a significant factor, even in the absence of atopic