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Higher pregnancy risks associated with maternal hidradenitis suppurativaA study of over 1 million births in Quebec reveals that pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa face increased risks of pregnancy complications and long-term health issues for both themselves and their offspring.
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Muscle spasms in a 19-year-old maleA 19-year-old male presents to the emergency department (ED) with headache and fever of 4 days’ duration. Six days earlier, his left palm had been punctured by a rusty nail. What's the diagnosis?
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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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Bridging the Gap for T1D ManagementExpert endocrinologists provide final thoughts on addressing unmet needs and improving the management of T1D.
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Medical errors in the pediatric emergency department: Don't make these mistakes!A medical error is not an unusual event, although most are minor. The emergency department is one place where medical errors are more likely because of the chaotic nature. Here's a look at common mistakes and some cases where mistakes were made.
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Racism in pediatric health: How to talk to children about racismBoth the protests in the summer of 2020 for racial justice and the news that non-White Americans are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 have highlighted the urgent need to address racism everywhere, including in pediatric practice.
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Friction-induced blistering on a child’s feetYou are called to the hospital nursery to evaluate a healthy full-term newborn boy who developed painful flaccid blisters and erosions on the tops of his feet and ankles shortly after birth. His mother had a history of similar recurrent skin lesions that healed with scarring. She also had oral and gastrointestinal tract involvement. What's the diagnosis?
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Bridging the Gap for T1D ManagementExpert endocrinologists provide final thoughts on addressing unmet needs and improving the management of T1D.
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Clinical Pearls for the Management of ALGSExperts in pediatric hepatology share advice for the optimal management of Alagille syndrome.
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Children and headaches: Red flags, triggers, and rescue treatmentsHeadaches are common in children, but not all headaches are the same. This article offers a review of triggers and treatments.
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Painful passage of vaginal mass after discontinuing OCPCan you diagnose the patient in this edition of puzzler?
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Update on pediatric COVID-19 vaccination*Co-first authorship was earned, as each equally contributed to the methodical and rigorous review of the literature, writing, and editing of this article.
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Congenital hypopigmented macules on a healthy childYou are asked to evaluate an African American boy aged 4 years with a birthmark on his back and right arm. He is healthy with normal growth and development. What's the diagnosis?
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A case of progressive joint pain and rash in a 5-year-oldA 5-year-old nonverbal boy with autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay presented to the emergency department with bilateral lower-extremity bruising and progressive difficulty ambulating. What's the diagnosis?
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Mother-to-child hepatitis b transmission presents economic trade-offsExpanding peripartum prophylaxis could be more cost-effective, but would likely lead to significant over-treatment.
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Leriglitazone demonstrates lesion growth deceleration in pediatric cerebral adrenoleukodystrophyMinoryx's leriglitazone showed a decrease in matrix metalloproteinase-9 concentrations in pediatric patients with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, according to a 24-week analysis.
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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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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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How to help adolescents choose the right contraceptiveDiscover effective counseling techniques and overcome barriers to empower adolescents in making informed decisions about contraception, fostering trust, confidentiality, and autonomy in reproductive health care.
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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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Six strategies for handling holiday sweetsColleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, shares her tips for navigating the holidays while keeping an eye on your patients' nutrition.
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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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Alternative and complementary medicines in pediatric careThe use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for pediatric care dates to the ancient Egyptians and remains popular with patients, parents, and providers seeking a holistic approach to pediatric care.
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Seconds Matter: A Pearl for Improving Communication During SurgeryPresenters highlight the possible solutions to communication between the scrubbed-in surgery team and outside help that could save time.
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Altered mental state in a 2-year-old boyA 26-month-old boy presents for mild altered mental status and balance issues following a fall the day before. There was no loss of consciousness or vomiting but he subsequently complained of left-sided head pain. What's the diagnosis?
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Using coordinated systems of care to address the mental health crisisHow can integrated systems of care help us provide the appropriate level of high-quality care to each individual child?
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Crossover symptoms of COVID-19 and influenzaAs respiratory viruses and COVID-19 variants lurk seemingly everywhere, here’s how best to detect and differentiate.
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Must-read news from the week of June 27A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.
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What does health equity mean?A perspective on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center roundtable on health equity.
