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Infantile spasms: A frontline guide for pediatriciansDelaying diagnosis and treatment for this early childhood disorder can lead to worse outcomes, so early recognition is crucial.
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mRNA technology: Where we have been, and where we are goingThis article discusses past and future development of mRNA vaccines, and how they have been used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Staying ahead of the competition: 7 methods physicians can useToday's hospitals and medical practices face the challenge of remaining relevant in an extremely dynamic, competitive, and evolving market.
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Diagnosis and treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromeHere is what pediatric health care providers need to know about this often debilitating disorder.
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Obesity in adolescence could raise type 1 diabetes risk in adulthoodNew research suggests adolescent obesity could increase risk of type 1 diabetes in young adulthood.
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Remaining Knowledge Gaps in Influenza VaccinesTodd Wolynn, MD, stresses the need for effective communication within the pediatric physician community to combat misinformation, particularly about influenza vaccination.
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Assessment and treatment of eating disorders in adolescentsPediatric health care providers understand that eating disorders are not lifestyle choices but life-threatening mental health conditions.
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A newborn with fever and tremorsIn a newborn nursery, a newborn boy shows signs of irritability, high tone, and tremors on day of life 1. His mother’s past medical history is significant for preeclampsia, previous opiate and cocaine abuse, and current tobacco use and she was incarcerated during the pregnancy. What's the diagnosis?
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Approval in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria With Pediatric IndicationThe European Commission has granted an expanded approval to ravulizumab-cwvz to include children with a body weight of at least 10 kg, as well as adolescents, with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
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Tricuspid regurgitation velocity linked to cerebrovascular, kidney disease in SCDA higher TRV was significantly associated with cerebrovascular disease and persistent albuminuria in children with SCD across two large cohorts.
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Novel genetic therapies for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemiaAs safe and effective gene-editing and gene-replacement therapies become more attainable, developing the delivery systems that ensure these treatments are equitably available will be equally essential.
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Highlights from the 30th Pediatric Pharmacy Association MeetingA look at the highlights from the 30th annual Pediatric Pharmacy Association meeting.
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2024 to become ‘Super Bowl’ of telehealth regulation, trade group saysATA publishes 2024 policy agenda after solid year of advocacy in 2023.
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Itchy black spots: Poison ivy or something else?A 16-year-old girl presents for evaluation of a rash on her left forearm, which was 2 enlarging red areas that became increasingly pruritic and edematous. What's the diagnosis?
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Severe hemorrhage from infantile hemangiomaA 5-month-old girl with a large scalp infantile hemangioma (IH), present since 6 weeks of age, is evaluated in the emergency department for lethargy and pallor.
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Role of Pediatricians in Management of Pediatric ADBrittany Craiglow, MD, and Angela J Lamb, MD, share closing thoughts on the role of pediatricians and emerging treatments in the pipeline for pediatric AD.
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Pediatric palliative care: What the general pediatrician needs to knowGet to know the essentials of pediatric palliative care.
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Disseminated erythema migrans as a result of Lyme diseaseA 17-year-old male patient presents with multiple lesions developed on his trunk, face, and extremities that had previously been solitary, red expanding lesion on his right arm at the site of a tick bite that occurred during a hike.
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ADHD highlights from the 2022 ASPARD meetingCatch up on all the latest in ADHD from the The American Professional Society of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and Related Disorders (APSARD) virtual 2022 Annual Meeting.
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Considering vaccination hesitation as avoiding risk, driven by fear and helplessnessWe seek to reduce vaccine side effects—but what about the social media-compounded fears of anti-COVID vaccination?
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How innovation during the pandemic will save the worldThe COVID-19 vaccine, and the speed at which it was developed, is the medical breakthrough of our lifetimes.
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New records-sharing rule could have damaging side effectErrors in patient records are surprisingly common, so easing access to them could harm outcomes.
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The impact of vaccines on long COVID-19Research suggests that COVID-19 vaccination may serve a therapeutic effect, possibly reducing the risk of developing long COVID when administered to those currently infected.
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What’s new in children’s drugsThis past year has seen several important new drug approvals and labeling updates for children. Here is what you should know.
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Recommendations for compounded hand sanitizers during COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shortage of hand sanitizers and a push to make up the gap with compounded hand sanitizer ensued. Recommendations were released to ensure their efficacy.
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How one child’s tragedy is making us reconsider our approach to drowning preventionA pediatrician and a mother share sobering lessons learned regarding water safety for children.
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Bad to the bone: A case of altered mental statusA 5-year-old female with no significant past medical history presented to the emergency department in 2016 with altered mental status, decreased activity, fever, and decreased oral intake. What's the diagnosis?
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2-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis flare on legsA healthy 2-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis developed intermittent flares of eczematous patches on his legs with dramatic sparing below the sock line following meals. What is the diagnosis?
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Rainbow resilience: Addressing the mental health needs of sexual- and gender-diverse youthResearch has demonstrated that SGDY exhibit significantly elevated incidence of mental health diagnoses and conditions compared with their counterparts, including higher rates of suicidality, depressive and anxiety disorders, and substance misuse.
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Painful passage of vaginal mass after discontinuing OCPCan you diagnose the patient in this edition of puzzler?
