Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
ACIP approves changes to HPV, Tdap, DTaP, MenB vaccination guidance
Changes to language dominated the updates at the latest committee vote.
Conference Coverage
Cow’s milk allergy appears to affect more U.S. infants than thought
Cow’s milk protein allergy may occur more often among U.S. infants than the pediatric literature suggests.
Article
Hypertension in children linked to lower neurocognitive performance
Children with primary hypertension demonstrated significantly lower performance on neurocognitive testing, compared with children without primary...
CE/CME
October 2016: Click for Credit
Topics include: Autism follow-up screening • Gallstone disease and heart risk • HER2-testing guidelines • Weight loss and TNFi efficacy...
News
Clindamycin Confers No Extra Benefit for Kids With SSSS
Key clinical point: Clindamycin did not benefit hospitalized children with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS).
News
Possible Downside to Cloth Diapers: Bullous Diaper Dermatitis
Key clinical point: A distinct, vesiculobullous form of diaper dermatitis may be associated with cloth diaper use in toddlers. Major finding:...
News
ED Visits Rise With Age in Children, Young Adults With Diabetes
Article
Sport-related concussion: How best to help young athletes
Increased focus on sports concussion means you’re likely to see greater numbers of children and adolescents with mild brain trauma. Here’s what to...
News
Gestational Diabetes Ups Risk for Infantile Hemangioma
Key clinical point: Gestational diabetes and other maternal factors may increase the risk for infantile hemangioma. Major finding: Infants born to...