A hidden group of kids at risk
October 23rd 2014More than 1.3 million preteens and adolescents are at risk of stress-related school failure or impaired health because of the adult-sized responsibilities they must shoulder, according to a study presented at the recent American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in San Diego.
Web system spots preschool disease outbreaks early
October 23rd 2014A Web-based surveillance system could enable preschools and childcare facilities to identify disease outbreaks in their early stages and take prompt measures to nip them in the bud, researchers reported at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in San Diego.
Avoiding overprescribing medications for infant GERD
October 15th 2014Distinguishing between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants is critical to providing appropriate treatment and avoiding overclassifying infants with GERD that leads to overtesting and overtreatment.
More highlights from AAP San Diego!
October 14th 2014The first 3 days of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2014 National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego have featured stimulating and thought-provoking plenary and educational sessions as well as forums, focus groups, and industry- and foundation-sponsored symposia.
AAP Experience 2014 continues to amaze!
October 13th 2014Days 1 and 2 at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2014 National Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, California, offered more of what’s new in pediatric research through symposiums, plenary sessions, poster presentations, and myriad educational sessions covering topics from the latest treatment guidelines to diagnosing clinical manifestations of disease to the newest therapies.