ACIP votes in favor of recently FDA approved vaccines for meningococcal disease, chikungunya
Recommendations from the ACIP are forwarded to the director of the CDC, and if adopted, become official CDC policy.
What's going on with polio, monkeypox, and COVID-19
The news is full of stories about monkeypox, the recent changes to COVID-19 guidance, and the return of polio cases. What do clinicians need to know?
IL-6 may aid in early sepsis detection in children, newborns
A recent study found IL-6 may help with earlier sepsis detection in pregnant women, children, and newborns, outperforming traditional diagnostic tests.
Addressing atypical anorexia: Part 3
The final episode in our podcast series on atypical anorexia discusses fat bias in health care and its impact on diagnosis and when pushback against diagnosis happens.
USPSTF issues new recommendation for breastfeeding support interventions
Primary care interventions, such as education and support, effectively promote breastfeeding up to 6 months, improving rates of any and exclusive breastfeeding, according to the USPSTF.
Preventing deficiencies in pediatric food allergies
Distinguishing between food allergies and intolerances is crucial.
