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How pediatricians can fight misinformation online

Nusheen Ameenuddin, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A., FAAP
Published: June 01, 2022
TOPICS: Social Media
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Efforts to dismantle false claims in a social media post could trigger the algorithm to make the misinformation even more prominent.
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Is your child ready for a cellphone?

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: May 02, 2022
TOPICS: Growth/Development Milestones, Safety, Social Media
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Cellphones allow children to stay in contact with adults and friends, but they also give youths access to the internet, apps and social media.
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Youths vulnerable to deceptive cannabis ads; what pediatricians can do

Gary E. Kirkilas, D.O., FAAP
Published: March 01, 2022
TOPICS: Addiction, Media, Smoking, Social Media, Substance Abuse
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Pediatricians should take time to discuss cannabis use with adolescents due to the negative outcomes associated with use, the changing legal landscape and youths’ vulnerability to advertising.
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How to help families determine if social media may be problematic for their child

Jenny Radesky, M.D., FAAP
Published: October 12, 2021
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Media, Psychosocial Issues, Social Media
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Since each child has a different experience on social media, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when talking with families.
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Few physicians talk with teens about technology use

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: October 01, 2021
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Media, Screen Time, Social Media
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AAP Bright Futures Guidelines recommend that pediatricians discuss technology use and provide anticipatory guidance to adolescents during preventive care.
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AAP toolkits bundle resources for easy access

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: July 01, 2021
TOPICS: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism/ASD, Environmental Health, Immigration, Nutrition, Psychiatry/Psychology, Psychosocial Issues, Social Media, Vaccine/Immunization
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Toolkits address topics such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, food insecurity, immunizations and environmental health.
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Pandemic fuels rise in eating disorders among adolescents

Carly Menker, Editorial Intern
Published: June 01, 2021
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Eating Disorders, Nutrition, Social Media, COVID-19
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Changes in routine, lack of social connections, heightened anxiety and increased use of social media are contributing to the development and worsening of eating disorders, according to experts.
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Sexting can lead to big problems for youths: Start conversation early

Jeffrey W. Hutchinson, M.D., FAAP
Published: May 01, 2021
TOPICS: Media, Social Media
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In some states, sexting by minors can be prosecuted as a felony, and those convicted can face prison sentences and be placed on sex offender lists.
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Dangerous websites lure kids in: How parents can keep them safe

Carly Menker, Editorial Intern
Published: April 01, 2021
TOPICS: Home Safety, Media, Safety, Social Media
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Kids can access anonymous chat rooms and video-chat with strangers who may have bad intentions.
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FDA committed to advancing minority health

from the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Pediatric Therapeutics, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Division of Pediatric and Maternal Health
Published: March 01, 2021
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Social Media, Diversity, equity and inclusion
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to work to eliminate health disparities among diverse racial and ethnic populations.
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From health care to voting, youth advocacy draws strength from online platforms

Yolanda N. Evans, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP; Ellen Selkie, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP
Published: March 01, 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Environmental Health, Media, Social Media
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Pediatricians can be a source of encouragement and model how to be conscientious consumers and users of social media.
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Post or pause? Report guides pediatricians’ ethical use of social media

Robert C. Macauley, M.D., M.Div., FAAP
Published: February 22, 2021
TOPICS: Ethics/Bioethics, Media, Social Media
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Over 90% of state medical boards have received reports of violations of online professionalism, leading to sanctions ranging from suspension to revocation of the physician’s license.
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Clinicians use Snapchat to distribute educational material to teens

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: September 01, 2020
TOPICS: Media, Social Media
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Researchers created a Snapcode that teens could scan with their phones to access information on topics like sexually transmitted diseases, contraception and safe dating.
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Clinicians, labs required to collect more demographic data on people tested for SARS-CoV-2

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: July 31, 2020
TOPICS: Infectious Diseases, Social Media, COVID-19
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As of Aug. 1, laboratories and testing locations will be required to report the age, sex, race, ethnicity, ZIP code and county of all patients receiving a diagnostic or antibody test for the virus.
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Judicious use of media can help children navigate difficult times

Nusheen Ameenuddin, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A., FAAP
Published: June 23, 2020
TOPICS: Media, Social Media, COVID-19
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Pediatricians can advise parents on how media can be a tool to help children build empathy, awareness and resilience.
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Click here: AAP offers guidance to combat digital advertising to children

Jenny Radesky, M.D., FAAP
Published: June 22, 2020
TOPICS: Media, Social Media
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Recommendations are offered for parents, health care providers and industry to help protect children and adolescents from intrusive practices.
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Study: Parents often don’t realize children using smartphones longer than recommended

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: June 01, 2020
TOPICS: Media, Screen Time, Social Media
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Roughly 35% of preschoolers in the study had their own device, and they used it for an average of nearly two hours a day.
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What pediatricians, parents can do to mitigate harm from negative media messages

Jeffrey W. Hutchinson, M.D., FAAP
Published: March 10, 2020
TOPICS: Media, Social Media
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Today, the media and advertisers have 24-hour access to homes as they pressure children to fit into a certain image.
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How and why you need to learn about youths’ social media habits

David L. Hill, M.D., FAAP
Published: January 07, 2020
TOPICS: Media, Social Media
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As pediatricians, we have a responsibility to provide relevant anticipatory guidance, which means keeping up with the latest trends involving infants, children and adolescents.
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Tips on using social media to educate, advocate

Wendy Sue Swanson, M.D., M.B.E., FAAP
Published: August 29, 2019
TOPICS: Media, Social Media
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Social tools can augment any clinical practice, scientific career or advocacy role by positioning your ideas in relevant and discoverable ways.
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