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Medical boards feel the pressure to let it go when doctors spread COVID-19 misinformationStopping some doctors from sharing unsound medical advice has proved challenging. Even defining misinformation has been difficult. And during the pandemic, resistance from some state legislatures is complicating the effort.
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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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Goat milk-based infant formula: What pediatricians need to knowHistorically, the AAP-approved options for infant formula sold in the United States were cow-milk-based, soy milk-based, or specialty infant formulas. Goat milk-based infant formulas have been used for decades worldwide, but only recently entered the US formula market.
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11-year-old boy with testicular pain and rashAn 11-year-old boy presented to the emergency department complaining of left testicular pain for 2 days, described as intermittent and stabbing, which ranged between 5 and 8 of 10 in intensity. Read the full case to see if you can correctly diagnose the patient.
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A 6-month-old male with solitary mastocytomaAn otherwise healthy 6-month-old boy has a 1-cm area of recurrent blistering with surrounding erythema on his right cheek that developed shortly after birth.
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Suspicious facial swelling in a 22-month-old girlA 22-month-old female patient with sickle cell disease on folic acid and penicillin prophylaxis with a 3-day history of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, fever and decreased oral intake presents to the emergency department (ED) for acute facial swelling noted when she woke up from a nap. What's the diagnosis?
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Examining the state of mental health in the United StatesIs the United States doing a worse job at caring for its citizens mental health than countries like the Netherlands?
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What we now know about the COVID-19 Delta variantExperts answer pediatricians’ and parents’ top questions about this COVID-19 strain’s impact on children.
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Neonatal feeding in practice: Nutrition principles for babies with a history of intestinal injury or resectionA history of intestinal injury can create some feeding challenges for infants. Here are some of the causes, feeding guidelines, and approaches to feeding difficulties to use in practice.
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Why cybersecurity education is key to protecting your medical practiceCyberattacks on healthcare networks have increased exponentially in recent years, but there are steps to protect your practice.
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Looking at the scalp and nails during a skin exam is keyA presentation from the 2021 virtual American Academy of Pediatrics Conference & Exhibition urges including examination of the scalp and nails during any skin exam.
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Which COVID-19 variant caused the most severe disease in children?Children were hospitalized the most during the Omicron variant, but disease outcomes were the least severe during this variant period.
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The Dx and Rx of food allergiesWith the incidence of food allergies continuing to go up, understanding the diagnostic process and available treatment is important.
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Shoulder pain following a hornet sting in a 2-year-oldA 2-year-old girl with a 36-hour history of left shoulder redness and pain. She developed a fever 24 hours prior to presentation. She was stung by a hornet on multiple areas of her left upper extremity 10 days earlier. What’s the diagnosis?
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Young woman with tick bites presents with erythematous papules, headaches, and fatigueA young woman with no significant past medical history returns from hiking with several white-spotted ticks and experiences erythematous papules, rashes, headaches, and fatigue. What’s the diagnosis?
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Children with vision impairment more likely to suffer from depression, anxietyA study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment.
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Healing the young athlete with OTC medicationsA variety of nonprescription treatments, supplements, and patches can alleviate pain for children and adolescents.
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Shoulder pain following a hornet sting in a 2-year-oldA 2-year-old girl with a 36-hour history of left shoulder redness and pain. She developed a fever 24 hours prior to presentation. She was stung by a hornet on multiple areas of her left upper extremity 10 days earlier. What’s the diagnosis?
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Craig McDonald, MD, breaks down positive SGT-003 data for Duchenne muscular dystrophyIn this Q+A interview, Craig McDonald, MD, discusses the interim, 90-day data from the phase 1/2 INSPIRE DUCHENNE trial, evaluating SGT-003, a gene therapy candidate for DMD.
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Rural health care challenges go beyond a lack of doctorsStudy finds financial, cultural barriers to care common among rural residents.
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Untangling comorbidities in gender diverse children and adolescentsLGBTQ+ children and adolescents may be particularly vulnerable during these unprecedented times.
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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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Using education to tackle parents' concerns about the flu shotEducating families to alleviate fear in pediatric populations regarding the flu vaccine will improve the vaccination rate and protect high-risk children. Due to the negative effects of the flu in children with diabetes, it is vital that at-risk youth be vaccinated.
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Helping first-year college students manage expectations and stressAs the first day of college looms for many students attending for the first time, pediatricians may be confronted with patients experiencing a range of emotions from excitement to stress and uncertainty.
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Better Together program helps extinguish burnout for female physiciansBetter Together is a professional, structured coaching program designed by female physicians to address the burnout that is disproportionately experienced by women in medicine.
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Children with vision impairment more likely to suffer from depression, anxietyA study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment.
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Lower-extremity nodules in a 2-year-old girlA 2-year-old girl presents with an itchy, bilateral leg rash. Additionally, the child had several bruises that felt like "hard welts" and were warm to the touch. What's the diagnosis?
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Novel triple-combination acne treatment shows early, significant resultsInvestigators explore the effectiveness of new combination therapies to address the multifactorial pathophysiology of acne vulgaris.
