Pediatrics
Commentary
No flu vaccine for patients with egg allergy?
News
Reality check about IUDs
Dr. Francine Pearce advises you about prescribing IUDs for adolescents.
News
Effects of ADHD on the brain differ between genders
News
Palivizumab cut odds of RSV hospitalization, belying AAP recommendations
Palivizumab cut the odds of severe RSV infection by nearly 75% among patients who the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended not routinely...
News
FDA approves new treatment for Factor X deficiency
The Food and Drug Administration has provided its first approval of a coagulation factor replacement drug specifically for patients with...
News
ACIP updates immunization schedules for children, adolescents
The CDC’s ACIP voted to approve a series of changes to the current immunization schedules for children and adolescents.
News
Nonmelanoma skin cancer initially misdiagnosed in 36% of small cohort
News
Effective antibullying laws comply with DOE guidelines
Statement of scope, a description of prohibited behaviors, and requirements for districts to develop and implement policies are components of...
Commentary
Where is he now?
In this resident’s column, Dr. Shashank P. Behere reflects on the choices made by parents of a complex pediatric patient now in the ICU, and how...
News
Susceptible S. aureus more deadly than MRSA
Given that the absolute numbers of infections and deaths due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus exceed those due to MRSA, hospitals...
News
Disaster preparedness essential to meet children’s needs
Pediatricians play an important role in preparing for natural and man-made disasters as well as treating families during and after such...