In case you missed it: January 11 to January 15
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Looking at the variations in catching hearing loss
Catching hearing loss early is key to helping a child achieve optimal outcomes. However, a new report examines the variations that can occur for diagnosing and treating.
A case of terra firma—forme dermatosis
During the evaluation of a healthy 7-year-old boy, an asymptomatic brown “dirt-like” rash is found on the anterior neck. It has progressed over the last 2 months and does not clear with routine bathing and aggressive scrubbing by his mother with soap and water.
Age of exposure to household dysfunction could be linked to future adverse outcomes
A report examines whether the age a child is exposed to dysfunctional behavior in their homes was linked to future adverse outcomes.
Study examines if ASD increases substance use disorder risk
An investigation examines whether children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of substance use disorder.
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.
