In case you missed it: April 19 to April 23
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Using vitamin D to mitigate risk of childhood asthma in offspring of mothers with asthma
Maternal asthma is a major risk factor for a child also developing asthma. A report examines whether vitamin D sufficiency in pregnancy can change that risk.
Addressing maltreatment in children with disabilities
Children with disabilities are at an increased risk of maltreatment and may be unable to communicate this issue effectively. A report offers needed guidance for how to intervene.
Family history linked to depressive disorders
Family health history can serve as a warning for a patient’s current physical health issues. A report indicates that it may also be helpful with mental health issues.
Examining the prevalence of cisplatin-induced hearing loss
A study offers crucial information on the risk factors and prevalence of cisplatin-induced hearing loss in young cancer patients.
Having "the talk" with teen patients
June 17th 2022A visit with a pediatric clinician is an ideal time to ensure that a teenager knows the correct information, has the opportunity to make certain contraceptive choices, and instill the knowledge that the pediatric office is a safe place to come for help.
Meet the Board: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI
May 20th 2022Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with one of our newest editorial advisory board members: Vivian P. Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI to discuss what led to her career in medicine and what she thinks the future holds for pediatrics.
Study finds reduced CIN3+ risk from early HPV vaccination
April 17th 2024A recent study found that human papillomavirus vaccination when aged under 20 years, coupled with active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2, significantly lowers the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or cervical cancer.
