Pediatrics
From the Journals
Children with increased suicide risk are falling through the cracks
Children in the welfare system who died by suicide were twice as likely to receive mental health services within the 6 months before their death,...
Opinion
School refusal and COVID-19: The pediatrician's role
Even when a family decides it is best for their child to return, we might encounter scenarios in which children and adolescents outright refuse to...
From the Journals
Smartphone ‘addiction’ tied to poor sleep in young adults
Almost 40% of adults aged 18-30 years who self-reported excessive smartphone use also reported poor sleep.
FDA/CDC
FDA okays novel dual-action stimulant med for ADHD
Azstarys combines extended-release serdexmethylphenidate, KemPharm’s prodrug of dexmethylphenidate, coformulated with immediate-release d-MPH.
Conference Coverage
Severe atopic dermatitis often puts a dent in quality of life
“There have been many surveys of adults with AD who report impairment of their sleep, reduced activity level, increased work absence, financial...
Evidence-Based Reviews
The lasting effects of childhood trauma
Evidence-based interventions can help address PTSD, other symptoms in adulthood.
From the Journals
Screening tool may help better predict suicide attempts in adolescents
The CASSY algorithm was used to evaluate 2,845 adolescents enrolled from 13 EDs across the United States.
Conference Coverage
Emerging research shows link between suicidality, ‘high-potency’ cannabis products
The number of marijuana dispensaries in Colorado outnumbers Starbucks locations and McDonald’s restaurants in the state, said Dr. Paula D. Riggs...
Opinion
The importance of family acceptance for LGBTQ youth
Family support can improve outcomes related to suicide, depression, homelessness, drug use, and HIV in LGBTQ young people.
Opinion
Child ‘Mis’behavior – What’s ‘mis’ing?
Considering child behavior as resulting from both parent and child factors is central to the current transactional model of child development.
Latest News
Teenagers get in the queue for COVID-19 vaccines
Several drug companies are planning to begin trials in children and adolescents.