Pediatrics
News
Few teen females prescribed teratogenic meds get contraceptive advice, Rx
Fewer than one-third of adolescent females prescribed a teratogenic medication also receive contraception provision.
Commentary
New education law should improve services for children 0-5 years
Dr. Kevin P. Marks discusses the new “Every Child Achieves Act of 2015” and how you can advocate so that states improve services for children 0-5...
News
Psychoeducation program for military families improves function, reduces symptoms
A novel psychoeducation program developed for military families has been shown to improve family functioning and reduce psychological symptoms in...
News
AHA/ACC: Consensus recommendations for young athletes with congenital heart disease
Key clinical point: Recommendations for sports participation should consider the activity itself and take into account the patient’s functional...
Commentary
‘It Gets Better’ still offering hope to LGBTQ youth
Conference Coverage
Expert shares ‘recipe’ for kidney stone disease
What factors are driving the rise in kidney stone disease prevalence?
News
Most early puberty symptoms are likely benign
Key clinical point: Most early puberty symptoms are benign and do not require testing or referral. Major finding: Progressive breast development...
Conference Coverage
FDA advisory committees support changing codeine contraindications for children
The FDA’s Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs and Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committees voted strongly in favor of amending codeine’s current...
News
Why 10 days of antibiotics for infections is not magic
Dr. Michael E. Pichichero offers evidence for treating many pediatric infections for 5 days rather than 10 days.
Conference Coverage
AAP: Histories key to differentiating recurrent and periodic fevers
Dr. Kathryn M. Edwards tells how understanding a child’s fever history and other symptoms is key to determining what is causing the fever and what...
News
Changes in AAP periodicity schedule include several new screenings
Publication of an updated version of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care is in many ways a...