Puberty can be scary for any teenager, but for the transgender teenager it can be an absolute minefield. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition sheds light on how to provide appropriate, necessary care to this population.
Adolescents can raise questions of confidentiality and consent to care. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition showed how 2 health care systems walk the line to protect their adolescent patients’ right to privacy.
Regular school attendance is important, not only to academic success, but future health outcomes. A presentation at the virtual 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition offered insight into how pediatricians can help keep students in school.
Alcohol consumption may not be uncommon in adolescents, but it can have an impact on later harms. A new report looks at the trajectories of alcohol consumption.
A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by age-inappropriate levels of inattention and activity. A report from Finland examines how relative immaturity in the first years of school could increase the risk of ADHD medication use.
Childhood should be a time of innocence, but for some it means exposure to sexual exploitation. A meta-analysis examines risk factors linked to such exploitation.
A new investigation looks at the modifiable factors that can impact childhood cognitive performance.
No level of exposure to lead is safe and predicting exposure can be difficult. An investigation assesses the effectiveness of a machine learning model in predicting lead exposure.
The current school year will be an unusual one and will present many hurdles for families to cross. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some tips to ensure each child has the best school year.
Tablets, smartphones, and apps are a part of daily life for many children. Unfortunately, those same apps could be giving third parties identifying information, according to an investigation.
The influenza season is going to be here soon, which could make things difficult for a system already taxed by COVID-19. A new report illuminates the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.
Eating disorders can be devastating and could lead to damage or even death. Can digital cognitive behavior therapy help?
Children zoom all over the place in their play. A new meta-analysis looks at how the cardiorespiratory fitness from that running could impact later life health.
Cancer in adolescents and young adults isn’t common. What symptoms spur a visit that starts the path to diagnosis? A report provides some information.
Stricter minimum age laws have helped improve outcomes for tobacco and other things. Do such laws have a positive impact on firearm homicide rates in young adults?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are nearly ubiquitous in day-to-day life. Could they be linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-like (ADHD) behavior?
Oral immunotherapy is promising in the treatment of food allergies, but not every patient—and not every physician—can take it on.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Medtronic’s hybrid closed loop diabetes management device for use in children aged 2 to 6 years.
Diagnosing neonatal seizures can be complicated and difficult. Could an algorithm help? An investigation examines.
Food insecurity has been tied to obesity, but little is known about whether this link extends to infants. A new study looks at whether this connection holds.
Type 1 diabetes treatment has improved dramatically over the years. A new study examines the efficacy of a closed loop system.
The Healthy Choices intervention has been shown to be effective with managing HIV, but is it better when provided at home or in the clinic? A new report sheds some light.
A recent report reveals some of the problems with electronic health records (EHRs), and what pediatricians can do to help.
Reporting symptom burden and pain can be fairly subjective and they can become even more subjective when reported by proxy. A report examines how caregiver reports vary from a child’s report during treatment of pediatric cancer.
Active shooter drills have become a fact of life for America’s school children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a policy statement on them.
Good communication is a necessity to ensure optimal care for children. A new report looks at what parents look for when communicating with clinicians during pediatric cancer experiences.
Research is key to improving children’s care. How much does the informed consent form factor into a parent allowing their child to participant in research studies?
Water fluoridation has been shown to reduce dental caries, but can it reduce the dental surgery in Medicaid patients? A new study takes a look.
Although improvements are modest, community interventions may help improve health care usage.
