Improving the Accuracy of Peanut Allergy Diagnosis
Despite improved diagnostic approaches, clinicians still face challenges with diagnosing peanut...
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Nearly One-Third of US Mumps Cases Occur in Mostly Vaccinated Youths
Since 2007, almost one-third of mumps cases in the United States occurred in pediatric patients, and most of these patients were vaccinated, according to a study published in Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed mumps cases reported...
Feeding Problems Associated With Chance for Developmental Delay
Feeding problems in early childhood are linked to a higher chance for developmental delay, according to a study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Diane L. Putnick, Ph.D., and colleagues used data from the mothers of 3,597...
Understanding Captain of the Ship & How it Applies to All Physicians
The term “captain of the ship” is one of the most misunderstood in medical malpractice law. Most...
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AAP2021 HIGHLIGHTS
The new research was presented at AAP 2021, the American |Academy of Pediatrics Virtual National Conference & Exhibition, from October 8-11. The features below highlight some of the studies emerging from the conference....
Photographing Patients
As phones turned into cameras, HIPAA created national standards to protect a patient’s sensitive health information, including their image, from being disclosed without consent. We can capture anything easily…but are we allowed...
US Pediatricians, Psychiatrists Declare Child Mental Health Emergency
Fear, grief, uncertainty, and isolation during the pandemic have triggered a national state of...
Helmet Use Cuts Youth Head Injuries in ATV, Dirt Bike Crashes
Helmet use among children in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and dirt bike crashes is associated with lower odds of adverse neurological outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics....
Healthcare Gamification: An Opportunity to Diversify Your Revenue Stream?
Although only in its beginning stages, the global healthcare gamification market is anticipated to...
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
During the pandemic, sharp increases in BMI rates have been observed in children aged 2-19,...
Neighborhood Gun Violence Tied to Pediatric ED Visits for Mental Health
Exposure to neighborhood gun violence is associated with increased odds of mental health related...
