Pediatrics
Commentary
Use of isolation in juvenile detention centers
Dr. Brittany Raffa decries the use of isolation in juvenile detention centers, contending that it exacerbates mental illness.
News
Metformin did not improve glycemic control in type 1 diabetes
Key clinical point: Adjunctive metformin did not improve glycemic control in overweight adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Major finding: The...
Applied Evidence
Home apnea monitors—when to discontinue use
Premature newborns are frequently discharged with a home apnea monitor. The following guidance can help you to counsel parents in 3 common...
News
Breast milk: Good? Better? Best?
Dr. William G. Wilkoff discusses a new look at how breastfeeding is presented and promoted.
News
Let’s roll!
Dr. William G. Wilkoff ponders the wisdom of waiting for a neonatal transport team when the weather is bad or transporting a preemie yourself in...
News
Higher anemia risk for children with atopic disease
Key clinical point: Children with atopic disorders are at a higher risk of anemia, which may be underrecognized in this population, and could be...
Conference Coverage
Phone-based intervention helps drain sugary drinks from preschoolers’ diet
A smartphone intervention targeting maternal and child behavior can be effective in engaging mothers to participate, reduce their children’s sugar...
News
Methylphenidate evidence in ADHD ‘very low quality’
A meta-analysis has found the evidence for a benefit from methylphenidate in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is of very...
News
Unsupervised, at-home closed-loop insulin delivery system
Unsupervised home use of a closed-loop insulin delivery system is feasible and safe, and more effective than sensor-augmented pump therapy for...
News
AAP: New Bright Futures edition coming with added screenings
A new edition of the Bright Futures guidelines is scheduled for release in 2016, and among the expected changes are a recommendation for...
News
ACOG: Think of menses as a vital sign in adolescents
Once girls begin menstruating, physicians should ask about the first day of the last menstrual period and the pattern of menses at every...