1-20 of 32880
Save search
Follow your search
Access your saved searches in your account
Would you like to receive an alert when new items match your search?
Close Modal
Sort by
News

COVID-19 pandemic

Published: February 08, 2023
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Respiratory Tract, COVID-19
Abstract
Read about the latest developments in COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Plus, AAP guidance to protect children during the pandemic.
View News
News

Study: Childhood abuse linked to financial hardship in adulthood

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: February 07, 2023
TOPICS: Child Abuse and Neglect
Abstract
Adults who experienced childhood physical abuse or a combination of physical and sexual abuse had a two-fold higher risk in using welfare in adulthood compared to those never abused.
View News
News

Study: Tdap vaccination during pregnancy linked to lower pertussis rates in newborns

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: February 06, 2023
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, Infectious Diseases, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
Tdap vaccine is recommended during weeks 27-36 of each pregnancy to pass protective antibodies to infants.
View News
News

CDC: Pediatric flu deaths double last season

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: February 03, 2023
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
The death toll among children and adolescents has risen to 97.
View News
News

Teen athletes more likely to vape than peers

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Smoking, Sports Medicine/Physical Fitness, Substance Abuse
Abstract
Sports participation was linked to increased odds of vaping but decreased odds of cigarette use, a recent study found.
View News
News

Pediatricians launch medical evaluation clinics for asylum-seekers

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Community Health Services, Immigration, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention
Abstract
Exams help document evidence of the physical and psychological consequences of torture, human trafficking, sexual abuse and other suffering that spur migrants to flee their countries.
View News
News

Chapters partner with local groups to tackle low vaccination rates

from AAP Pediatric Practice and Health Care Delivery
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Public Health, Vaccine/Immunization
Abstract
The Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas chapters received funding from the CDC to develop plans to reach rural and under-resourced populations.
View News
News

Pediatricians, other physicians keep pressure on lawmakers to enact stricter gun laws

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Firearms, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention
Abstract
Emily Lieberman, M.D., FAAP, whose family was caught in the Highland Park, Ill., shooting last July 4, was among a group of physicians who took their message to lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
View News
News

As artificial intelligence transforms pediatric care, ethical challenges follow

Jillian K. Gorski, M.D., FAAP, and James Rudloff, M.D.
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Emergency Medicine, Ethics/Bioethics
Abstract
Examples of how AI can improve pediatric health care include reading radiographs, predicting sepsis and supporting test-ordering.
View News
News

AAP raising awareness of life-saving benefit of immediate ‘kangaroo mother care’

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Fetus/Newborn Infant, International Child Health
Abstract
The benefits of immediate kangaroo mother care can include reduced infections, lower rates of hypothermia, faster weight gain and nurturing of the bond with mothers, fathers or other surrogates.
View News
News

Keep calm and type on: importance of medical record-keeping

Ryan E. Alanzalon, M.D., FAAP
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Medical Liability, Risk Management
Abstract
When questions arise, the medical record either affirms care or can point out shortcomings.
View News
News

Deformational plagiocephaly: Sorting out the diagnosis, optimal treatment choices

Megan Dietze-Fiedler, M.D., Irene McKenzie, PNP-PC, and John Girotto, M.D., M.B.A., FACS, FAAP
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Plastic Surgery
Abstract
It is important to rule out craniosynostosis as a cause of cranial asymmetry as the management is different.
View News
News

How to optimize clinical decision support to improve care of children

Gift Kopsombut, M.D., M.S., and Lindsey Knake M.D., M.S., FAAP
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Health Information Technology, Medical Home, Quality Improvement
Abstract
CDS tools include passive displays, guided functionality, default settings in order sets and other forms at different touchpoints in clinical workflow.
View News
News

Tips for navigating changes to evaluation and management codes

from AAP Pediatric Health Care Systems and Finance Transformation
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Billing & Coding
Abstract
Although CPT changes to E/M service codes are intended to simplify code selection, they have raised many questions.
View News
News

Pediatricians rising to challenges posed by mental health crisis

AAP President Sandy L. Chung, M.D., FAAP
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Substance Abuse
Abstract
The AAP has made it a priority to support pediatricians in addressing substance use, which is related to mental health.
View News
News

In Memoriam: February 2023

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: February 01, 2023
Abstract
The AAP is mourning the loss of several of its members.
View News
News

Fellows in the News: Dr. Van Driest named first director of pediatrics for the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program and more

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: February 01, 2023
Abstract
Several Fellows have won awards and promotions.
View News
News

Government funding deal brings wins for children, families

Devin Mazziotti, Washington Correspondent
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Advocacy, Firearms, Home Care, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention
Abstract
The $1.7 trillion funding package includes money for home visiting programs, gun violence prevention research, pediatric subspecialty loan repayment and other AAP priorities.
View News
News

FYI: Meeting on Indigenous child health, infant nutrition resources, PediaLink course on Tourette syndrome

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Child Care, Child Health Financing, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Nutrition
Abstract
Meeting on Indigenous child health, infant nutrition resources, PediaLink course on Tourette syndrome
View News
News

FDA provides guidance on assessing growth, pubertal development in pediatric clinical trials

from the Food and Drug Administration
Published: February 01, 2023
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Developmental/Behavioral Issues, Pharmacology, Research Methods & Statistics
Abstract
The guidance describes methods for measuring and recording growth and evaluating pubertal development to assess safety for pediatric participants in clinical trials.
View News