In case you missed it: July 12 to July 16
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary Pediatrics team.
This week’s top articles included:
Allergies, asthma, and climate change
What does climate change mean for allergies and asthma in children?
Did firearm injuries in kids increase during the pandemic?
Increased time in the home during the pandemic along with increases in gun ownership may have put children at an elevated risk of a firearm injury. A research brief examines whether this was accurate.
Exploring the efficacy and safety of rotavirus vaccines
Rotavirus can lead to gastrointestinal concerns that can be hazardous to children when rehydration isn’t readily available, which means that a safe, effective vaccine could be life-saving. A meta-analysis examines the safety and efficacy of available immunizations.
How prevalent are psychiatric disorders in youth in detention?
A study examines the prevalence and long-term impact of psychiatric disorders in children and teenagers who are part of the juvenile justice system.
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.
