The phrase “starting at age 9” in recommendations about HPV vaccination provided clinicians with a simple, clear directive to use in discussions with parents. “Three vaccines are given to children at ages 11 and 12: HPV, Tdap, and meningitis,” Noel...
The following is a summary of “Mothers Falling Asleep During Infant Feeding,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Hauck et al. Among mothers, falling asleep while feeding (FAF) is common and often associated with fatigue and the demands of...
The following is a summary of “Trends in Toddler Diet Quality in the United States: 1999 to 2018,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Zimmer et al. The U.S. adults and children aged 2 years and older have experienced improvements in diet...
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There was a significant improvement in toddler diet quality from 1999 to 2018, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Pediatrics.Meghan Zimmer, M.P.H., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston,...
The following is a summary of “Impact of Rural School-Based Health Centers on Asthma Management,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Brunner et al. Rural students with asthma face barriers to receiving preventive care, impacting their health...
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For children with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI), nitrofurantoin and cranberry products may reduce the incidence of symptomatic UTI episodes, according to a review published online Nov. 4 in...
The following is a summary of “Mothers Falling Asleep During Infant Feeding,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Hauck et al. Among mothers, falling asleep while feeding (FAF) is common and often associated with fatigue and the demands of...
The following is a summary of “Trends in Toddler Diet Quality in the United States: 1999 to 2018,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Zimmer et al. The U.S. adults and children aged 2 years and older have experienced improvements in diet...
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There was a significant improvement in toddler diet quality from 1999 to 2018, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Pediatrics.Meghan Zimmer, M.P.H., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston,...
The following is a summary of “Impact of Rural School-Based Health Centers on Asthma Management,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Brunner et al. Rural students with asthma face barriers to receiving preventive care, impacting their health...
MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For children with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI), nitrofurantoin and cranberry products may reduce the incidence of symptomatic UTI episodes, according to a review published online Nov. 4 in...
The clinician’s role in supporting young people through puberty involves providing them with reassurance, knowledge, and health guidance.
As hospitals and clinics grapple with rising threats such as gun violence, the need to insure physician safety has become a critical issue.
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
This courses discusses the several clinically important risk factors that affect the reactions in grade 2 and higher during peanut oral immunotherapy (P-OIT).
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions.
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
Physicians should employ strategies to avoid duplicate and overlay medical records, which can have detrimental impacts on patient healthcare.
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