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Study: Childhood obesity increasing, starting earlier

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: July 05, 2022
TOPICS: Nutrition, Obesity
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Authors expressed concern about the impact of rising obesity on rates of diabetes and cardiovascular issues and called for better interventions for young children.
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COVID-19 pandemic

Published: July 05, 2022
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Respiratory Tract, COVID-19
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Read about the latest developments in COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Plus, AAP guidance to protect children during the pandemic.
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AAP members encouraged to comment on 2022 resolutions

Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy
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Members can share their comments through Friday, July 22. The resolutions will be presented during the AAP Leadership Conference Aug. 4-7.
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Revisions to hospital E/M codes to take effect in 2023

from AAP Child Health Financing Strategy
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Billing & Coding, Hospital Medicine
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While all levels of initial and subsequent hospital or observation care still will include a medically appropriate history and/or examination, these no longer will be components of code selection.
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AAP survey highlights diverse backgrounds of graduating pediatric residents

from AAP Research
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Research Methods & Statistics
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Among the 2,357 survey respondents who graduated residency in 2017-’21, 22% reported they were born outside the U.S.
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Risk of pseudotumor cerebri added to labeling for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists

from the Food and Drug Administration
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Therapeutics, Urology
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The FDA identified six cases supporting a plausible association between GnRH agonist use and pseudotumor cerebri. Five were undergoing treatment for central precocious puberty and one for transgender care.
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Foster families lack education, guidance on handling sleep problems

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Adoption & Foster Care, Sleep Medicine
Abstract
Little research has looked at sleep problems among children in the foster care system.
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Coaching program linked to emotional benefits for female residents

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Medical Education, Teaching/Curriculum Development
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Burnout among physicians has been recognized as a crisis, but proposed solutions have had mixed results.
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Start early to prepare youths with autism for adulthood

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Autism/ASD
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Parents and caregivers can help their child with autism start preparing for adulthood around age 12.
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Protecting the environment protects child health

AAP President Moira A. Szilagyi, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Environmental Health
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The discussion around climate threats can feel abstract or distant from our daily lives — until it isn’t.
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Fellows in the News: Several Fellows have won awards and promotions

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
Abstract
Several Fellows have won awards and promotions.
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New 988 number makes it easier to connect to Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Substance Abuse
Abstract
The new 988 number is expected to launch nationwide this summer.
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Female leadership group aims to address gender inequity in pediatric subspecialties

Christiane E.L. Dammann, M.D.
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Administration/Practice Management, Advocacy, Career Development, Workforce, Diversity, equity and inclusion
Abstract
Female Leadership and Excellence in Pediatric Subspecialties was developed as a community of female pediatric subspecialists from 31 AAP sections.
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Dr. Hoffman combines commitments to safety, equity, social justice

Wynn St. Clair, Correspondent
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy
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Benjamin D. Hoffman, M.D., FAAP, is running for president-elect against Warren M. Seigel, M.D., M.B.A.,FSAHM, FAAP. The election will take place Aug. 17-31.
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Health Alerts: Activity tables, children’s clothing, hoverboards and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
Federal officials have recalled products that may be harmful to children.
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Marking 35 years, NRP has trained almost 6 million providers

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Neonatology, Professionalism
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Since NRP’s inception, 5.73 million providers have been trained, and the textbook has been translated into 24 languages.
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Group sets ambitious goal: Cut clinical documentation burden by 75% in 5 years

David Chartash, Ph.D.
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology
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All health care stakeholders will need to work together to create, implement and maintain necessary changes that reduce documentation burden.
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President-elect candidates outline how to preserve medical home model

Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Medical Home
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Voting for AAP president-elect will take place from Aug. 17 through Aug. 31. The winner will serve as AAP president in 2024.
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Vegetarian diet not linked to differences in nutritional status, growth

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Eating Disorders, Nutrition, Obesity, Public Health
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Medical organizations have different recommendations on whether vegetarian diets are safe for children.
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‘Something I had to do’: Pediatricians travel to Ukraine

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: July 01, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Disaster Preparedness, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Terrorism, Trauma
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Pediatricians recount heartbreaking encounters with children traumatized by the war.
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