In case you missed it: August 2 to 6
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Identity-based bullying linked to poorer health outcomes
Bullying due to a marginalized identity is a sad fact of life for far too many children and teenagers. A study examines how such bullying can lead to poorer health.
Does vitamin D supplementation improve asthma control?
Vitamin D supplement use has been suggested to improve a variety of health outcomes. A report investigates whether it can aid in providing better asthma control.
Impact of neighborhood disadvantage on a child’s brain
Neighborhood disadvantage can lead to suboptimal health outcomes in children. Is this true for brain structure and neurocognition?
Streptococcal infection is common trigger for HSP
A study looks into triggers for Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP).
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.
