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Obesity in children and the impact of COVID-19As we begin to emerge from the national lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatricians may find that the already widespread problem of youth-onset obesity is worse than ever.
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Sun-safe practices in different pediatric patientsCaregivers and parents should feel empowered to protect their children with sun-safe practices that include sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and sun-safe activities.
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Mental health concerns in student athletes after injuryWhat are the psychosocial implications when a student athlete can no longer play their chosen sport?
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Overwhelmed and understaffed: Alleviating call volume for primary care practicesThe days of “bad ‘bots” are behind us so put smart virtual assistants to work in your practice to reduce call volume, deliver self-service options to patients and improve operational efficiency.
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Low probability of developing long COVID in childrenWhile the study detected a rise in chronic symptoms among children who developed post-COVID-19 condition, the likelihood of initial development was minimal.
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How to recognize and help a physician colleague in emotional distressAlthough it may be hard for us to admit, physicians face the same types of mental health conditions as our patients.
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How are our children doing right now?Two pediatric health care providers assess the mental and academic health of our pediatric population as we mark year 3 of the pandemic.
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Regulation needed for health care AIGood machine learning practices’ are needed to address the unique social, legal, and ethical concerns potentially raised by artificial intelligence (AI).
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Eating habits of children during COVID-19Disruptions to routines and economic troubles have affected the diets of families. Here’s how to foster better nutrition.
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Caregivers worry about impact of severe acne on teensMore than 90% of respondents to a recent survey expressed concern about acne’s effect on their adolescent’s mental health and social life.
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Teenage boy with asymptomatic brown plaque on back of thighAn adolescent boy developed an asymptomatic brown plaque on the back of his leg. He recently noted the growth of coarse hairs within the lesion.
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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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Take-Home PointsJoshua Zeichner, MD; Brittany Craiglow, MD; Elizabeth Swanson, MD; Vikash Oza, MD; and Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, provide take-home messages for dermatologists treating pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
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Neonate experiences coffee ground emesisThe infant did not show signs of illness; her mother experienced a routine pregnancy and prenatal lab test results were normal. What is the diagnosis?
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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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Pandemic offers insight into potential cause of Kawasaki diseaseGiven the high prevalence of Kawasaki disease during the pandemic, Japanese investigators determined that droplet or contact transmission of pathogens is likely not a major route causing the development of the disease.
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Helping children with ADHD readjust to in-person learning and socializingNow that all children have returned to in-school learning and playing with their peers, some practical solutions to help those with ADHD achieve optimal academic and social success.
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Neonate experiences coffee ground emesisThe infant did not show signs of illness; her mother experienced a routine pregnancy and prenatal lab test results were normal. What is the diagnosis?
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Adjunctive medications for epilepsyExamining 2 of the medications that can be used as an adjunctive treatment for epilepsy.
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Telehealth’s calming effect on autismHere’s how online appointments are lowering anxiety among patients and families.
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Improving patient experience to tackle "The Great Resignation"Staffing shortages and patients’ expectations for high-touch care go hand-in-hand in today’s unconventional market.
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Helping pediatric families through the holidaysFor this first holiday season of live events since COVID-19 hit, tips on how to address a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including those children who have lost a loved one to the pandemic.
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Phase 2/3 trial of new omicron-targeted vaccine shows efficacy in adolescentsA single dose of the mRNA-1273.222 vaccine demonstrated strong immune responses against various omicron subvariants and showed a favorable safety profile compared to existing vaccines.
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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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Swollen, purple, blistered thumb leads to diagnosis of herpetic whitlowYou are asked to evaluate a boy, aged 14 years, who presents with one week of tender, expanding, confluent, purple blisters on his swollen left thumb, extending under the thumbnail.. What is the diagnosis?
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Are you ready for AB 899?A pediatrician's guide to the new baby food safety regulations from Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP.
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Master pain-free dermatologyLearn to discern the best pain-mitigation strategies for each patient, based on research and personal experience.
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Persistent foot and leg swelling in a 17-year-old femaleA 17-year-old girl presents with a 2-year history of unilateral swelling of the left lower extremity as well as a poorly healed ankle sprain of the affected extremity 3 years prior that slowly resolved but left persistent swelling. What's the diagnosis?
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Not just abortion: How the demise of Roe v Wade may impact fertility careWith the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, there are questions about its impact on fertility care.
