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David Stukus, MD, on how early allergen introduction lowers food allergy riskEarly allergen introduction, beginning in infancy and sustained over time, can safely reduce food allergy risk, said David Stukus, MD, at AAP 2025.
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A headache with a red flag in a 10-year-old girlThe patient described the headache as “pressure-like,” episodes that occurred for 1 to 2 hours with high severity.
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Tapering biologics after prolonged inactive disease may benefit pediatric patientsAlthough effective therapies are crucial, adverse events, financial burden, and other factors make a "taper-to-target" approach appealing to both pediatric patients and their caregivers.
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Obesity in pediatrics: perspectives from a pediatrician and a pediatric nurse practitionerTwo pediatric health care providers offer best practices for treating patients with obesity.
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The Rx of ADHDFollowing the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the next step is treatment, which can include parent behavior management training, school-based interventions, and medication. Here's a look at the latest in ADHD treatments.
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HCPs can play an important role in addressing the US infant formula shortageWhen breastfeeding is not an option, caregivers will turn to infant formulas to meet their child’s nutritional needs.
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Confusion with telehealth could create issuesHow a hodgepodge of federal and state telehealth waivers creates compliance concerns for providers practicing across state lines.
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Using digital tools to help providers collect what they are owedIt is essential that providers obtain the payments they are owed as quickly as reasonably possible, ensure payments are accurate and completely captured, and minimize costs to collect payments
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Treating an 18-month-old who tested positive for cannabis exposureAs more and more states legalize recreational marijuana, caregivers need to be vigilant about keeping products out of reach of children.
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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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Navigating the current shortages of pediatric ADHD medicationsUnderstand how to naviate the current shortage of pediatric ADHD medications.
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Providing the best care for transgender adolescentsOffering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.
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Recognizing the importance of energy availability in the young athleteA guide to recognizing the female and male athlete triad in young athletes.
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Analysis of COVID-19 clinical trials: A guide to reducing vaccine hesitancyTackling vaccine hesitancy for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is going to be an important component of achieving the herd immunity needed to end the pandemic.
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A brief review of primary care resources and toolkits for the stimulant shortageExplore essential resources and toolkits for managing the ongoing stimulant medication shortage affecting ADHD treatment and patient care.
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Effectively mentoring fellow cliniciansDefining the goals of the mentoring relationship can be useful to clarify expectations.
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Vulvar ulcerations in a pre-adolescent girl following COVID-19 vaccinationCan you diagnose this patient with a tender bump on the labia majora accompanied by fever and sore throat?
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RX Review: Emerging research shaping the future of food allergy care in 2025In the final part of this 5-part series, panelists discuss new allergy treatments such as Xolair, early immunotherapy, and their broader impact.
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$5.3 million in grants awarded to address youth mental health crisisInaugural recipients will use funds to support infrastructure, student mental health, and programs for children with behavioral challenges.
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Full case: Infant presents with an asymptomatic pearl-like nodule on the heelInfant is closely monitored at subsequent well visits and rechecked after 3 months, showed full resolution of the skin lesion over the heel area.
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Safe return to school: Part 2As fall approaches, one of the biggest questions is: Can children return to school and be in classroom environments that assure health and well-being for all? Here's how practitioners can help.
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HCPs can play an important role in addressing the US infant formula shortageWhen breastfeeding is not an option, caregivers will turn to infant formulas to meet their child’s nutritional needs.
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Why physician burnout must be addressedThere are ways to mitigate stress by managing its symptoms. However, there are also ways to lessen stress by preventing some of it in the first place.
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Smart infant monitors: a pediatrician’s guideAn overview of commercially available infant cardiorespiratory monitors and pulse oximeters in the home.
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Advancements in FDA approvals for pediatric obesity treatmentGLP-1 receptor agonists, used to treat diabetes, are now also being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
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State of the union on COVID-19What we knew about COVID-19 when the pandemic began, what we know now.
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Annular scars with hyperpigmentationAn 18-month-old girl presents with ringed scars with hyperpigmentation on the right side of her buttocks and back. What's the diagnosis?
