Pediatrics
Video
Update on Otitis
In this "3 in 3" video, B. Gwen Carlton, DNP, FNP, AE-C, walks you through the treatment basics for acute otitis media in children.
News
Children of moms with RA have higher risk of RA, too
These children also had a higher risk of thyroid disease and epilepsy.
News
Intrauterine exposure to methylphenidate tied to increased cardiac risk
Findings of small increased risk of congenital cardiac malformations should help guide treatment of ADHD in women of reproductive age, researchers...
News from the FDA/CDC
Developmental disabilities up significantly since 2014
Autism spectrum disorder was almost three times as prevalent in boys as in girls in 2014-2016.
Conference Coverage
How to decide which ‘birthmarks’ spell trouble
In some cases, yellow or tan lesions in children are benign and will resolve on their own.
Conference Coverage
Screening for postpartum depression is essential
Postpartum depression is serious and requires intervention, affecting 10%-20% of new mothers and even more in high-risk populations.
News
FDA approves epinephrine autoinjector for infants, small children
New autoinjector has shorter needle, lower epinephrine dose for tiny patients.
News
Parents have diverse reasons for refusing HPV vaccine for their child
Health care providers need to continue to educate parents about the anticancer vaccine.
Commentary
A program to increase flu vaccine compliance
A flu shot program won’t hurt your bottom line, and might help it.
News
OCD linked to lower education attainment
Detecting and treating OCD at an early age might help patients “fulfill their educational potential.”