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Catherine Radwan

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WIC program cuts infants’ risk for early death and preterm birth

 Low-income pregnant women who receive Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) federal nutrition assistance reduce their offspring’s risk for infant mortality and premature birth.   


W David Lohr, MD

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Childhood aggression: Psychosocial, pharmacotherapy treatments

Pediatricians play central roles in coordinating and sustaining collaborative care for all aspects of their patients, including mental health.


Joshua T Honaker, MD

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Childhood aggression: Psychosocial, pharmacotherapy treatments

Pediatricians play central roles in coordinating and sustaining collaborative care for all aspects of their patients, including mental health.


Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

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Sudden cardiac death in kids: What's the culprit?

Sports have long been linked to cases of sudden cardiac arrest in the young, but a recent report shows that obesity may play a larger role than activity.


Christine L. Johnson, MD

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Safeguarding kids from environmental hazards-CME

There is increasing evidence that environmental toxicants affect kids' health. Given this reality, pediatricians need to know the most important environmental health questions to ask, and what resources to draw from.


Joel A. Forman, MD

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Safeguarding kids from environmental hazards-CME

There is increasing evidence that environmental toxicants affect kids' health. Given this reality, pediatricians need to know the most important environmental health questions to ask, and what resources to draw from.


James R. Roberts, MD, MPH

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Safeguarding kids from environmental hazards-CME

There is increasing evidence that environmental toxicants affect kids' health. Given this reality, pediatricians need to know the most important environmental health questions to ask, and what resources to draw from.


Sophie J. Balk, MD

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Safeguarding kids from environmental hazards-CME

There is increasing evidence that environmental toxicants affect kids' health. Given this reality, pediatricians need to know the most important environmental health questions to ask, and what resources to draw from.


Ken Terry

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Billing for online consults

Insurers are finally reimbursing for e-mails with patients, but physicians are worried about losing office visits.


AHC Media

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4 tips for drawing blood for community-acquired pneumonia testing

To avoid retesting and possible antibiotic overuse, follow these four tips when drawing blood for a suspected case of community-acquired pneumonia.


Joseph J. Zorc, MD

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What's new for seasonal wheezing (CME)

An update on the AAP's Bronchiolitis Guidelines and the latest evidence on assessment and treatment.


Kieran J. Phelan, MD

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What's new for seasonal wheezing (CME)

An update on the AAP's Bronchiolitis Guidelines and the latest evidence on assessment and treatment.


Gregg T. Lueder, MD

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Eyeing systemic disease

Ocular abnormalities can serve as signposts for systemic illness in children and adolescents. Here is a sampling of what to watch for.


John Andresen, MD

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Shortness of breath, tight pants, and weight gain

A 14-year-old male with trisomy 21 presents with elevated liver enzymes, tachypnea, shortness of breath and increasing abdominal distention. The diagnosis was Wilson's Disease.


Julia Wang, MS

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Balancing the scales

Tinea incognito is a dermatophyte infection that has been altered by use of topical or systemic corticosteroids. It lacks the classic features of a ringworm infection due to corticosteroid suppression of inflammation and altered local immune response.


Lawrence Rifkin, MD

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ADHD and mind enhancement

Mind-enhancement medications usually enhance everyone who uses them, not just those experiencing the most problems.


Janine Young, MD

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Clinical pediatrics in the Mexican immigrant community

Families of Mexican descent might have certain cultural beliefs that don't mesh up with standard medical practice. Learn what they are, and which could be dangeorus to the child.


Michael G. Burke, MD

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Simple screen for alcohol use disorder

Asking teenagers how often they have consumed alcohol in the past year provides a simple screen for those at risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a study in 1193 adolescents in rural Pennsylvania showed.


Elisa Hae-Jung Song, MD

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Decorating the "human canvas": Body art and your patients

Tattoos and body piercing have caught on as teenage, and even preteen, fashion statements. Here&s how to help your patients avoid the pitfalls of this form of self-expression.


Sherlita Amler

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Liquid mercury: A poisonous plaything

Faced with a child who has been exposed to mercury, would you recognize the signs and symptoms? Would you know what questions to ask, which lab tests to draw, and what treatment to initiate?


Erica Amir

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Beating bad breath

Bad breath is no laughing matter for the child or adolescent who has it. Most cases can be alleviated by relatively simple measures, but not before the cause is pinpointed by a targeted history and physical exam.


Bernard A. Cohen, MD

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Exploring the treatment landscape for pediatric vitiligo

Standard treatment for vitiligo includes topical corticosteroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, oral corticosteroids, and phototherapy, among others.


Laura A. Jana, MD

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Special books: Helping children understand disabilities and appreciate differences

This list of books help teach children about special differences.


Harlan R. Gephart, MD

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The Dx of ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was first recognized over 100 years ago, but the diagnostic criteria has changed over the years. Here's a look at the latest guidance for diagnosing ADHD.


Gail Garfinkel Weiss

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"What would you do, Doctor?" New issues in medical ethics

The insurance reimbursement situation, pay for performance, and expensive technology have made it harder than ever to choose the most appropriate ethical course.


Jane Anderson, MD

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Discipline techniques for the 18-month-old

Parents of 18-month-olds are eager to learn from their pediatricians how to manage behavioral concerns, especially temper tantrums.


Marilyn C. Agin, MD

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The "late talker"—when silence isn't golden

Not all children with delayed speech are "little Einsteins" or garden variety "late bloomers." Some have a speech-language disorder that will persist unless warning signs are recognized and intervention comes early. Includes a Guide for Parents.


Camy Gibson, MS, RN

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New momentum on building a medical home for the child with a chronic health problem

Care provided by a primary care practice that embraces the medical home model is better organized, more accessible, and less stressful to coordinate-so say parents of children who have special health-care needs. Here is a look at how you and your practice benefit from providing family-centered care within the medical home model.


Jennifer Marks, MPH

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New momentum on building a medical home for the child with a chronic health problem

Care provided by a primary care practice that embraces the medical home model is better organized, more accessible, and less stressful to coordinate-so say parents of children who have special health-care needs. Here is a look at how you and your practice benefit from providing family-centered care within the medical home model.


Charles N. Onufer, MD

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New momentum on building a medical home for the child with a chronic health problem

Care provided by a primary care practice that embraces the medical home model is better organized, more accessible, and less stressful to coordinate-so say parents of children who have special health-care needs. Here is a look at how you and your practice benefit from providing family-centered care within the medical home model.

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