Pediatrics
News
Mercury vapor from skin cream caused neurotoxicity in toddler
Mercury exposure can be difficult to diagnose.
Clinical Review
Antibiotic Overprescribing: Still a Major Concern
We know you know that you aren't supposed to hand out antibiotics like they're candy. And yet, at least 30% of prescribed antibiotics are...
News
Dermoscopy will help diagnose pediatric melanomas
Study adds to the knowledge base of these rare dermatologic lesions.
Grand Rounds
Boy, 9, With Eye Pain, Blurred Vision, and Tearing
While at school, a 9-year-old boy experienced sudden-onset irritation and pain in his right eye, causing him to rub it. He says it feels like...
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. influenza activity widespread to start 2018
In one way at least, this flu season is already worse than 2016-2017.
News
Behavioral issues, anorexia may presage celiac disease
Pediatricians should consider testing young children with a family history of celiac disease if there are concerns.
News
Folic acid and multivitamin supplements associated with reduced autism risk
Lower ASD risk is found in children whose mothers started taking supplements 2 years before pregnancy.
News
Don’t give up on influenza vaccine
The influenza vaccine needs some help with its image.
News
AAP adds peramivir to influenza recommendations
The Academy gives advice on use of the recently approved influenza antiviral.
Conference Coverage
Contraceptive use appears low in teen girls on teratogenic medications
SAN DIEGO – Study finds 7.6% became pregnant over a 3-year period, and only 25% of those had filled birth control prescriptions.