Pediatrics
Literature Review
AAN publishes guideline on the treatment of sleep problems in children with autism
Behavioral strategies should be the first-line treatment, and clinicians should offer melatonin if these strategies are not helpful, according to...
Conference Coverage
Weight bias against teens: Understand it and combat it
Weight-based discrimination can occur whatever a person’s size or body shape, but it’s most often targeted at youth who are overweight or obese....
News
Pharmacologic prophylaxis fails in pediatric migraine
A network meta-analysis of pharmacologic prophylaxis shows little evidence for efficacy in children.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity increases for third straight week
One important indicator – outpatient visits – is headed into uncharted territory.
Conference Coverage
Consider allergic contact dermatitis in children with AD with disease flares, new rash
ORLANDO – “The take-home message here is that pediatric contact dermatitis is common, much more common than a lot of people realize.”
Conference Coverage
What to do when stimulants fail for ADHD
News
Delaying flu vaccine didn’t drop fever rate for childhood immunizations
Season-to-season variation in the influenza vaccine’s pyrogenicity might muddy the waters, however.
News from the FDA/CDC
Don’t forget about the flu: 2019-2020 season is not over
Activity levels continue to rise after a 2-week drop at the beginning of the year.
Article
Social media may negatively influence acne treatment
Patients follow advice found on social media that doesn't match up with AAD guidelines.
News
Initial ultrasound assessment of appendicitis curbs costs