Post-Discharge Instructional Video Could Help Parents Manage Pediatric Fevers
March 16th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
A novel instructional video tool was shown to effectively inform parents and guardians on fever etiology and care strategies in children being discharged from the pediatric emergency department.
Creating mobile mental health clinics to improve access for rural youth
March 15th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Access to mental health care for youth living in rural areas presents several challenges. Jennifer Marr, DNP, APRN, CNP, PNP-C, explains how a mobile mental health clinic could expand care.
Assessing knowledge of breastfeeding benefits among ethnic minority groups
March 14th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Tracie W. Kirkland, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, PPCPNP, CPNP-BC, highlights the importance of awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding, and ways to rethink equitable breastfeeding using patient-centered care.
NAPNAP networking opportunities, navigating artificial intelligence in health care
March 14th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Tracie W. Kirkland, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, PPCPNP, CPNP-BC, shares why she looks forward to networking at the 2024 NAPNAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, taking place from March 13-16, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
Sessions and topics to look forward to at the 2024 NAPNAP National Conference
March 13th 2024National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN, shares her thoughts and excitement for the 2024 NANAP National Conference on Pediatric Health Care, taking place in Denver, Colorado, from March 13-16, 2024.
Implementing early autism screening into your practice
October 25th 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Meghan Harrison, DO; and Brittany Perry, DO, discuss including early autism screening in the primary health care setting, following their session presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, held in Washington DC.
Steven Selbst, MD, discusses ED trends, highlights mental health admissions
October 25th 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
While at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Steven Selbst, MD, spoke with Contemporary Pediatrics® about current trends in pediatric emergency medicine, and highlighted the ongoing mental health crisis.
Negotiating to get paid what you deserve
October 25th 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, shares tips and aspects of her session, "How to Ensure You Will Be Paid What You’re Worth," presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, in this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview.
Implementing social and emotional screening tools in your practice
October 24th 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Marian F. Earls, MD, MTS, FAAP, and Kori Flower, MD MS MPH, FAAP, discuss their session "How to Include Screening for Social Emotional Health in Your Practice," presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Young athletes, social media, and body image issues
October 24th 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Cassidy Foley Davelaar, DO, FAAP, CAQSM, shares some of the findings from her research on how social media affects young athletes and their body image at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Steven Selbst, MD, discusses receiving Jim Seidel Distinguished Service Award
October 23rd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
"I was honored this year, really truly honored, to receive the Jim Seidel Distinguished Service Award for the section of emergency medicine," said Contemporary Pediatrics Editorial Advisory Board member Steven Selbst, MD at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Lessons in asking patients' gender identity and sexual orientation
October 23rd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
A recent study presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition evaluated how clinicians can ask patients' sexual orientation and gender identity for EHR documentation.
How childhood sexual abuse affects adult survivors
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Varsha M. Puri, DO, shares her latest research on how childhood sexual abuse and incest affect experiences and behaviors in adulthood, which was presented in a poster session at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
RSV: 1 year post-tripledemic emergency department update
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Steven Selbst, MD, provides a quick update on what he has noticed in his hospital when it comes to RSV-associated emergency department visits and how they compare to this time last year, during the "tripledemic." This interview was conducted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Washington DC.
Update on allergy prevention and food introduction
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
In this Contemporary Pediatrics® interview, Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP, discusses his session, "Feed the Baby! Essential Advice for Food Introduction and Allergy Prevention," presented at the 2023 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
Evaluating risk of suicide and limiting youth access to firearms
October 22nd 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
At the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP, professor of pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, explains his session "Suicide and Gun Violence: What We Know, What We Can Do."
High-powered magnet ingestion and socioeconomic disparities
October 21st 2023American Academy of Pediatrics
Leah K. Middleberg, MD, FAAP, explains her research on magnet ingestion and socioeconomic disparities, which was recently presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.