Refugee children deserve compassionate care
Pediatricians can help children fleeing to the United States with medical and social needs, as well as acting as their advocate.
View ArticleRisk of depression jumps for teens and young adults
Researchers aren’t certain why adolescent depression rates are on the rise, but they do know that treatment rates are not growing along with increased prevalence, according to a new report. Depression...
View ArticlePatient prompts can increase flu shot rates nearly 40%
A simple prompt reminding patients of their flu shot was found to be highly effective in a trial run at the University of Pennsylvania.
View ArticleEarly viral infection may contribute to celiac development
Researchers believe a vaccine could be developed to prevent the formation of celiac disease and possibly other autoimmune disorders.
View ArticleUsing a new tool to predict risk of BD in kids with parents who have BD
A new online tool may help clinicians predict if a child of a parent with bipolar disorder (BD) will follow in their footsteps
View ArticleIneffective, but still prominent: Abstinence-only sex education
Abstinence-only education is ineffective and unethical, according to a new position paper, but is still the primary method of sexual education used in many parts of the country.
View ArticleMajor vaccines addressed in updated ACIP guidelines
There are some notable revisions in 2018 to recommendations concerning hepatitis B vaccination for newborns and a third dose of mumps-containing vaccines, among others.
View ArticleHow a focus on dieting in kids can impact generations
Stressing dieting over healthy eating in teenagers can cause lifelong weight and diet problems than can extend for generations.
View Article“Cancer vaccine” heads to human trials
A therapy that uses the immune system to fight cancer has been 97% effective in mice and is moving to human trials.
View ArticleHIMSS recognizes software to track and manage immunization data
Tracking, reporting, and organizing immunization-related data is difficult but can improve patient care. HIMSS has recognized several products through its voluntary testing program that can do that job...
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