Scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of adjuvant cannabidiol use for specific pediatric seizures is accumulating, but long-term effects of use are still unknown.
Delaying diagnosis and treatment for this early childhood disorder can lead to worse outcomes, so early recognition is crucial.
Two pediatricians discuss the 10 commandments of obesity prevention for children and where the focus for treating obesity in childhood should be.
A 16-year-old girl presents to the clinic for acne follow-up and mentions that her palms wrinkle significantly after only a few minutes of immersion in water. She is otherwise well and has no significant past medical history.
An 11-day-old, full-term male presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-day history of decreased range of motion of his right upper extremity.
An 11-day-old, full-term male presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-day history of decreased range of motion of his right upper extremity.
An 11-day-old, full-term male presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-day history of decreased range of motion of his right upper extremity.
One physician’s personal agenda is to help parents understand how their own history of dealing with stress affects how they bond with their child.
The parents of a 2-month-old boy return to the office for a well-child visit. The infant has a history of hypotonia and poor head control but is growing normally. His parents noted streaky patterns of hypopigmentation over his trunk and extremities shortly after birth and felt they were likely just “birthmarks.”
The parents of a 2-month-old boy return to the office for a well-child visit. The infant has a history of hypotonia and poor head control but is growing normally. His parents noted streaky patterns of hypopigmentation over his trunk and extremities shortly after birth and felt they were likely just “birthmarks.”
The parents of a 2-month-old boy return to the office for a well-child visit. The infant has a history of hypotonia and poor head control but is growing normally. His parents noted streaky patterns of hypopigmentation over his trunk and extremities shortly after birth and felt they were likely just “birthmarks.”
When improving the developmental screening process in a practice, a key area to focus on is improving the referral process. Here are 9 tips to ensure the referral process is effective.
When improving the developmental screening process in a practice, a key area to focus on is improving the referral process. Here are 9 tips to ensure the referral process is effective.
When improving the developmental screening process in a practice, a key area to focus on is improving the referral process. Here are 9 tips to ensure the referral process is effective.
When improving the developmental screening process in a practice, a key area to focus on is improving the referral process. Here are 9 tips to ensure the referral process is effective.
When improving the developmental screening process in a practice, a key area to focus on is improving the referral process. Here are 9 tips to ensure the referral process is effective.
When improving the developmental screening process in a practice, a key area to focus on is improving the referral process. Here are 9 tips to ensure the referral process is effective.
When improving the developmental screening process in a practice, a key area to focus on is improving the referral process. Here are 9 tips to ensure the referral process is effective.
A 4-year-old girl presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 12-hour history of progressively worsening episodic left lower quadrant (LLQ) abdominal pain and nonbilious emesis. There was no history of fever, diarrhea, hematochezia, constipation, or dysuria. The child was previously healthy, did not take any medications, and had no history of prior surgery.
Recent developments in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy have shown promise in treating relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.
Recent developments in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy have shown promise in treating relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.
Recent developments in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy have shown promise in treating relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.
The second part of this article on integrating oral health into primary pediatric care discusses the important role of fluoride and fluoride varnish application for preventing dental caries in children.
The second part of this article on integrating oral health into primary pediatric care discusses the important role of fluoride and fluoride varnish application for preventing dental caries in children.
The second part of this article on integrating oral health into primary pediatric care discusses the important role of fluoride and fluoride varnish application for preventing dental caries in children.
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an alternate way to introduce infants to new foods at a developmentally appropriate age. Following some best practices can help ensure that BLW is a rewarding experience for parent and child.
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an alternate way to introduce infants to new foods at a developmentally appropriate age. Following some best practices can help ensure that BLW is a rewarding experience for parent and child.
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an alternate way to introduce infants to new foods at a developmentally appropriate age. Following some best practices can help ensure that BLW is a rewarding experience for parent and child.
The patient, an 8-year-old male who recently immigrated to the United States from El Salvador, initially presented to the emergency department (ED) for a cough. The next day, he went to the general pediatrics clinic for follow-up and was noted to have a significant history of recurrent fractures.
The patient, an 8-year-old male who recently immigrated to the United States from El Salvador, initially presented to the emergency department (ED) for a cough. The next day, he went to the general pediatrics clinic for follow-up and was noted to have a significant history of recurrent fractures.