Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Report describes intoxication with new psychoactive substance
A case report is the first to detail clinical toxicity from flualprazolam, a designer benzodiazepine, and it probably isn’t the last time.
Conference Coverage
ACIP approves flu vaccine recommendations for 2020-2021
Next season’s vaccination options include new high-dose quadrivalent vaccines for seniors.
Conference Coverage
New quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine joins VFC arsenal
ACIP votes to add new quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine to the Vaccines for Children program
News
ACR issues guidances for MIS-C and pediatric rheumatic disease during pandemic
The ACR appears to be the first medical organization to review all the most current evidence to issue interim guidance with the expectations that...
News
Experts publish imaging recommendations for pediatric COVID-19
The review also included useful
News
Lung ultrasound works well in children with COVID-19
Ultrasound offers several benefits over other imaging modalities, too.
News
Preventive services coalition recommends routine anxiety screening for women
“The problems created by untreated anxiety can impair function in all areas of a woman’s life,” according to researchers.
Opinion
Consider the stresses experienced by LGBTQ people of color
Stigmatized minority groups face chronic stressors that lead to physical and emotional responses, affecting long-term health outcomes.
News
Survey: 26% of parents hesitant about influenza vaccine
The rate of hesitancy about the yearly influenza vaccine may be four times higher than that for routine childhood vaccination, a survey finds.
Commentary
Perfect storm of SARS-CoV-2 during flu season
Flu vaccination is the one thing that can be done to mitigate the situation.