Pediatrics
From the Journals
Novel inflammatory syndrome in children possibly linked to COVID-19
Although cases of the Kawasaki-like symptoms are rare, health authorities advise any children presenting with the symptoms be taken immediately to...
From the Journals
Adolescent obesity, diabetes linked to atherosclerotic signs
A 5-year longitudinal study reports that obesity and type 2 diabetes may predispose adolescents to early signs of atherosclerosis.
Opinion
COVID-19: Social distancing with young children
Child development experts think the challenges that parents had with young children before COVID-19 are exacerbated by the current stress, Dr....
News
POPCoRN network mobilizes pediatric capacity during pandemic
The Pediatric Overflow Planning Contingency Response Network has worked like medical crowd sourcing.
From the Journals
Standing orders for vaccines may improve pediatric vaccination rates
From the Journals
Chest imaging guidelines released for pediatric COVID-19
The authors wrote the consensus statement to help clinicians evaluate children with potential COVID-19, interpret chest imaging findings, and...
Feature
COVID-19 registry tracks pregnant women, newborns
Within 2 weeks of going live, the registry had enrolled more than 400 participants from across the United States.
Feature
COVID-19: Frequently asked clinical questions
Should I continue to vaccinate my pediatric population during peak COVID-19?
Commentary
What will pediatrics look like in 2022?
Maybe you will have instituted an appointment schedule with sick visits in the morning and well checks in the afternoon.
Feature
Prioritizing ambulatory gynecology care during COVID-19: The latest guidance
ACOG gives examples of which patients need in-person appointments, telehealth visits, or visits that should be deferred.
Feature
Latest data on COVID-19 patients with rheumatic diseases revealed in registry
Data for a total of 583 COVID-19 patients have now been made available.