Improving the Accuracy of Peanut Allergy Diagnosis
Despite improved diagnostic approaches, clinicians still face challenges with diagnosing peanut...
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Nearly One-Third of US Mumps Cases Occur in Mostly Vaccinated Youths
Since 2007, almost one-third of mumps cases in the United States occurred in pediatric patients, and most of these patients were vaccinated, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed mumps cases reported...
Read MoreFeeding Problems Associated With Chance for Developmental Delay
Feeding problems in early childhood are linked to a higher chance for developmental delay, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Diane L. Putnick, Ph.D., and colleagues used data from the mothers of 3,597...
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Understanding Captain of the Ship & How it Applies to All Physicians
The term “captain of the ship” is one of the most misunderstood in medical malpractice law. Most...
Read MoreVIRTUAL CONFERENCE AAP2021 HIGHLIGHTS
The new research was presented at AAP 2021, the American |Academy of Pediatrics Virtual National Conference & Exhibition, from October 8-11. The features below highlight some of the studies emerging from the conference....
Read MorePhotographing Patients
As phones turned into cameras, HIPAA created national standards to protect a patient’s sensitive health information, including their image, from being disclosed without consent. We can capture anything easily…but are we allowed...
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US Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare Child Mental Health Emergency
Fear, grief, uncertainty, and isolation during the pandemic have triggered a national state of...
Read MoreHelmet Use Cuts Youth Head Injuries in ATV, Dirt Bike Crashes
Helmet use among children in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and dirt bike crashes is associated with lower odds of adverse neurological outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics....
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Healthcare Gamification: An Opportunity to Diversify Your Revenue Stream?
Although only in its beginning stages, the global healthcare gamification market is anticipated to...
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Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
During the pandemic, sharp increases in BMI rates have been observed in children aged 2-19,...
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Neighborhood Gun Violence Tied to Pediatric ED Visits for Mental Health
Exposure to neighborhood gun violence is associated with increased odds of mental health related...
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Tackling Misconceptions in Common Food Allergies
To optimize care for food allergies, it is critical for healthcare professionals to manage...
Read MoreOur Healthcare System May Be Failing, But It Isn’t Broken
I ’ve stood in front of conferences before and made my case: Our healthcare system is per- fect. “A perfect system? Ours?” I’ll hear people murmuring, “He’s a little bit crazy.” For decades, critics of the US healthcare system...
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Telemedicine Boom Poised to Continue Globally
According to an analysis in a June 2021 global report from Renub Research—“Telemedicine Market,...
Read MoreAAP Consider Palivizumab for Atypical Inter-Seasonal RSV
Palivizumab, which is usually considered for use to decrease the risk for hospitalization in infants at increased risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease during the typical RSV season, should be considered for...
Read MoreProtecting Children from Violence Can Healthcare Play a Larger Role?
Violence-related medical visits open the door for early intervention Between cases of family maltreatment, peer assault, sex crimes, and community violence, kids and teens experience high rates of assault and violence, prompting...
Read MoreQ&A: Physicians Ask About Office Mask Mandates
Q: Everyone in the office must wear a mask while they are here, but I am concerned about what they do outside. A lot of the staff are young, and they may be going out in large unmasked groups or otherwise acting stupidly when...
Read MoreAAP Issues Guideline for Managing Young Infants With Fever
In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published in Pediatrics, key action statements are presented for the management of well-appearing infants aged 8-60 days with a fever of 38...
Read MoreScreen Time Tied to Cognition, Behavior in Children Born Preterm
High amounts of screen time contribute to ad- verse cognitive, executive function, and behavior outcomes at ages 6-7 in extremely preterm (EPT) children, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers assessed...
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