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The Newborn Screen and Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi
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Universal and Trauma-Specific Care Suggestions for Pediatric Primary Care Settings. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Anthony T Vesco,Megan K Lerner,Amanda N Burnside
Trauma exposure and other adverse life events are common experiences among youth and present long-standing mental and physical health consequences. Given the ongoing lack of sufficient mental health services, pediatricians play a critical role in supporting trauma-exposed youth. We propose both universal precaution and trauma-specific strategies for pediatric primary care settings. Universal interventions
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Encouraging Parental Reflective Functioning in Caring for the Adolescent Patient: Opportunities to Foster Connection. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Shireen Cama,Analise Peleggi
Parental reflective functioning is the capacity for parents to understand how their actions and those of their children are affected by both their thoughts and emotions. Strong reflective functioning skills can be especially helpful for families of adolescents, to build understanding and connection during a time of great developmental change. This article offers pediatricians ways that they can encourage
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Practical Strategies for Addressing Mental Health Needs in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Shireen Cama,Rachel Ballard
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Whole-Body Health: Behavioral Approaches to Managing Depression in Primary Care. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Menatalla M Ads,Alex Eve Keller
Pediatricians are typically the first people families trust to discuss their child's mental health concerns and are uniquely positioned to help address the problem of limited access to mental health services. This article covers brief behavioral interventions pediatricians can use to help treat mild depressive symptoms in the primary care context. Interventions include strategies for talking about
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Time Management Strategies for Addressing Mental Health Concerns in the Pediatric Visit. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Rachel Ballard,Tomitra Latimer
Addressing mental health concerns within the time constraints of a busy pediatric practice can be challenging. Increasingly, pediatricians are tasked to cover even more during a routine checkup, including any sleep and dietary concerns as well as screening for mental health problems, social influencers of health, and hand-on-door queries. Since the start of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic
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Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Planning in Pediatric Primary Care. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Mallory Hilliard,John T Parkhurst
Suicidal thoughts and behavior are an increasing concern for youth. Pediatricians can prevent youth suicide through a stepwise process of screening, risk assessment, and safety planning incorporated into their practice. This article describes practical steps for pediatric clinicians to effectively detect and assess risks associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth while concurrently providing
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Neonatal Meningitis Due to Cronobacter sakazakii. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Priya V Creed,Shannon S Hamilton,Jaime Redkey,Drew A Streicher,Muayad Alali
Cronobacter sakazakii is a new emerging foodborne bacterial pathogen associated with fatal infections such as meningitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, and septicemia in neonates. Powdered infant formula milk has been recognized as one of the main transmission vehicles and contaminated sources of this pathogen. Educating parents about the importance of hygienic reconstitution of powdered infant formula
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Acute Chagas Disease Presenting as Preseptal Cellulitis. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Dytshak Muir,Gabriela Vargas,Jaime R Torres,María L Ávila-Agüero
Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite transmitted by hematophagous triatomine insects (subfamily Triatominae) belonging to the Reduviidae family, order Hemiptera. Infection occurs through contact with the feces of the infected vector at the site of its bite or on intact mucosa. [Pediatr Ann. 2023;52(10):e394-e397.].
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The Evolution of Therapy for Consumption. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Joseph R Hageman,Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi
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Health Disparities for Immigrant Children: Focus on Epilepsy. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Prachi Shah,Karen Skjei
Although health and health care disparities between immigrant and native-born adult populations in the United States are well documented, the pediatric literature is limited. Data suggest first- and second- generation immigrant children have worse health outcomes when compared with their native-born counterparts because of factors such as socioeconomic status, insurance and language barriers, authorization
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Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Pediatric Epilepsy. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Jeremy Daniel
Pediatric epilepsy is a debilitating disease cluster that is much less researched than adult epilepsy. With approximately 30% of patients with pediatric epilepsy experiencing refractory seizures, novel treatment modalities are sometimes necessary to provide benefit. The use of marijuana, and more specifically cannabidiol, in people with seizures is much more broadly researched in adults compared with
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Decolonizing Global Child Health Education for More Equitable and Culturally Safe Collaborations. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Viviane Tchonang Leuche,Roberto Delgado-Zapata,Lisa Umphrey,Suet Kam Lam,Kristin Cardiel Nunez,Victor Musiime,Amy Rule
Global health (GH) as an academic field is fraught with both historical and present systemic injustice, including unilateral partnerships; power asymmetry in grant funding and research agenda setting; lack of acknowledgment of contributions from low- and middle-income country collaborators; and disadvantageous bias toward low- and middle-income country institutions. Reflecting on the legacies of colonialism
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Craving Sweet Success: A Recipe for Developing a Global Health Education Consortium (or Any Consortium, for That Matter). Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Michael B Pitt,Sabrina M Butteris,Cynthia R Howard,Charles Schubert,Philip R Fischer,Denise Bothe,Nicole E St Clair
More than a decade ago, two faculty met at a conference. Each talked about how they were charged with leading global health education efforts at their institutions and longed to have an opportunity to share resources and learn from each other. After reaching out to a few other Midwestern colleagues and finding a date, the first Midwest Consortium of Global Child Health Educators meeting was held in
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The Changing Landscape of Global Child Health Education in the United States and the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Civil Unrest. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Ashley Bjorklund,Mounika Muttineni,Sophia Gladding,Tina Slusher,Cynthia R Howard
The events of recent years have affected the landscape of global child health education (GCHE) in the United States. War, racism, forced displacement, and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had global repercussions that reached US GCHE. The aim of this article is to examine the effect of these events on the landscape of GCHE in the US. Key areas of GCHE have been reframed, reshaped, and
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More Than Just a Passport: Resources and Implementation Strategies to Optimize Preparation for Global Health Work. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Jameel J Winter,Sophia Gladding,Megan L Schultz,Rachel Bensman,Suet Kam Lam,Nicole E St Clair
During the past decade, many resources have been developed to support trainees and clinicians seeking to prepare for global health work. For time-constrained health care providers, figuring out how to prepare can be overwhelming. Given the wide variation in types of travelers and work plans, there is not a "one size fits all" preparation resource. This article offers a summary of preparation topics
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What's Sleep Got to Do With It? Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi,Joseph R Hageman,Tomas Ignacio Munoz
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Health Care Providers Working Cross-Culturally: Pitfalls, Pearls, and Preparation Resources for Culture Shock. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Nicole E St Clair,Najla Ba Sharahil,Lisa Umphrey,Stephen Merry,Jack Koueik,Arij Beshish,Benjamin Acheampong,Heidi Kloster,James H Conway
Health care providers engaging in cross-cultural work will likely experience culture shock, a psychological, behavioral, and physiologic response to new cultural environments that can significantly affect travelers. Culture shock has the potential for both negative and positive outcomes. Well-being, health, and professionalism can be negatively influenced during the peak of culture shock, but the experience
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Fecal Calprotectin in Predicting Relapse of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Tingpeng Hu,Wei Wang,Fusheng Song,Wenguang Zhang,Jun Yang
The application of fecal calprotectin in the relapse of inflammatory bowel disease remains uncertain in children and adolescents. We systematically searched the common databases for eligible studies. Judgment of diagnostic accuracy included pooled sensitivity and specificity, positive likelihood ratio (PLR), negative likelihood ratio (NLR), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), and pooled area under the receiver
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Nutritional Considerations for the First Year of Life. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Mariah A Shaw,Amy Liu
Feeding during the first year of life is a dynamic process with unique questions, concerns, and milestones emerging at every step. This article will review a small selection of specific questions and concerns related to feeding in the first 12 months of infancy. The aim of this article is to inform and support pediatric providers and parents during this crucial developmental period. [Pediatr Ann.
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Hyperbilirubinemia and Choledocholithiasis in an Extremely Premature Neonate. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Angela Desmond,Richard Sleightholm,Theodore De Beritto
Cholestasis affects 2% of newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit and 20% of premature infants and requires a thoughtful evaluation and diagnostic workup.There may be a single responsible etiology, or its development may be multifactorial. Premature neonates are especially predisposed because of their increased risk of infections and acute illness, need for parenteral nutrition, and exposure
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The Evolving Need for Neonatal Care: From the Premature Infant to the Rare Disease. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Theodore V De Beritto,Alison Chu
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Acute Bowel Ischemia in a Premature Neonate with Miller-Dieker Syndrome and Anomalous Right Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Anjali J Cera,Sonam Mokha,Sherzana Sunderji,Daniel Cortez,Geoanna M Bautista
Miller-Dieker syndrome (MDS) is a rare disease characterized by type I lissencephaly, craniofacial dysmorphisms, intellectual disability, seizures, and death in early childhood. We report a case of a premature infant with MDS with an anomalous right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery who developed sudden bowel ischemia. This case prompts the reconsideration of cardiovascular involvement in patients
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A 6-Year-Old With Episodes of Hand-Waving and Loss of Attention. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Alexander K Verma,Rebecca E Matthews,Shalome Dsouza
A 6-year-old girl was referred to pediatric neurology because of concerns about her behavior. Her mother had noticed episodes in which the girl would wave her hand in front of her face and lose awareness of her surroundings several times per day. These episodes usually occurred when she was outdoors and had caused the child to walk into objects and stop in traffic. The patient otherwise had no neurological
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Septic Arthritis of the Elbow in a Premature Neonate: An Uncommon Disease in an Uncommon Location. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Evan Sander
Septic arthritis (SA) is an infrequent diagnosis in the neonate. This case illustrates the presentation of SA within the elbow, an atypical location for neonatal SA. SA should be considered in any neonate with joint swelling, as symptoms are often subtle. Constitutional symptoms of infection, including fever, may not be present in the neonate. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common etiologic organism
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Retinopathy of Prematurity: The Role of Nutrition. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Esther S Kim,Kara L Calkins,Alison Chu
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of childhood blindness. ROP occurs in infants who are born very preterm. In ROP, retinal blood vessel development, which is prematurely arrested in preterm infants, is altered by perinatal exposures like oxygen and inflammation. Optimizing nutritional practices for preterm infants may mitigate the risk of ROP. In this article, we review the evidence
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Evaluation and Management of Blunt Head Trauma in the Pediatric Clinic. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Molly M Diaz Kane
Head injuries, and specifically blunt head trauma, are common among pediatric patients of all ages. Patients may present to their primary care provider, to urgent care, or to the emergency department after head trauma. Such injuries may occur as a result of a variety of mechanisms, including falls, motor vehicle collisions, or sports injuries. Clinical decision rules exist to help guide the clinician
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Protection of Children and Adolescents from Tobacco and Nicotine. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Joseph R Hageman,Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi,Gregg J Montalto
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The State of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Pediatric Fellowship Programs. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Rashida Woods,Kevin Harris,John Coles Wiggins,Marcelle Wilson Davis,Christopher Woleben
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) lie at the center of excellent patient care and safety. The way we interact with our pediatric patients and families and develop and discuss treatment plans should all be done under the lens of DEIJ. The foundation of DEIJ begins in medical school and is further honed during general pediatric residency training by ensuring residents are exposed to diverse
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Clinical and Educational Training About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice for Pediatric Residents. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Brandi K Freeman,Tyler K Smith
Education and clinical training about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) is essential for the personal and professional development of pediatric residents in preparation for a career providing health care to diverse pediatric populations. The ability of pediatric residents to reflect on their lived experiences while gaining perspectives about their patients has the potential to positively
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Medical Education: A Faculty Development Perspective. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Theiline T Gborkorquellie,Maranda C Ward,Olanrewaju O Falusi,Aisha N Barber,Tyler K Smith
As many residency programs expand teaching to address the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that residents need to dismantle structural racism and other systemic inequities, many faculty are not prepared to teach these topics. However, there is limited literature on which to base faculty development in this area. The aim of this article is to review how diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice education
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The Boppy Newborn Lounger and Unsafe Sleep. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Joseph R Hageman,Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi,Nancy Maruyama
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Medical Education Across the Continuum of Learners. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Tyler K Smith
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Enhancing Curricula About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Undergraduate Medical Education. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Tyler K Smith,Zuri Hudson
Curricula in medical education continue to evolve as societal demographics shift and medical innovation transforms the practice of medicine. The next generation of physicians must be well trained, prepared, and adept to provide health care to diverse patient populations. The last few years have witnessed increased awareness about racial and social injustice, with medical institutions acting swiftly
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Taking Care of Preterm Infants: Outpatient Considerations. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Claire Bethel,Amy Liu
In recent decades, the number of pre-term infants born each year has been on the rise as mortality rates decline with improvements in technology and medical care. As a result, many preterm infants are successfully discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). However, with prematurity comes the increased risk of ongoing health and development needs. Special attention must be given to certain
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Part 1: The Pediatric Hazards of Art Materials. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 David Hinkamp,Michael McCann
Hazardous substances can be found in art materials that children encounter at school, at home, and in other settings, and adult behaviors can contribute to children's risks from these hazardous art materials. Some art materials contain severe irritants, allergens, chronic health hazards, and carcinogens. Most of the hazardous substances found in art materials are known from adult exposures in occupational
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Part 2: The Pediatric Hazards of Art Materials. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 David Hinkamp,Michael McCann
Children can encounter art materials that contain hazardous substances at school, in the home, and during outside activities. Hazardous substances can be found in both art materials that are made to be used by children and art materials used by adults. Some of these materials can be severe irritants, allergens, carcinogens, or other chronic disease hazards. Many of the most frequently used and potentially
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Radiation Injuries: Acute Radiation Syndrome in Children. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Robert J Feldman,Ziad Kazzi,Frank G Walter
The conflict in Ukraine has raised the specter of radiological and nuclear incidents, including fighting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the largest nuclear powerplant in Europe; concerns that a radiological dispersion device ("dirty bomb") may be used; and threats to deploy tactical nuclear weapons. Children are more susceptible than adults to immediate and delayed radiation health effects. This
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Ergogenic Aids and Testing in Pediatric Athletes. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Berrin Ergun-Longmire,Donald E Greydanus,Dilip R Patel
In the quest for winning the game, some athletes take various chemicals (ie, drugs, herbs, or supplements) in attempts to develop greater strength, endurance, or other elements that bring a competitive advantage. There are more than 30,000 chemicals sold throughout the world with unrestrained and unproven claims; however, some athletes consume them with hopes of increasing their athletic abilities
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Part 2: Medical Toxicology Issues in Pediatrics-Environmental Exposures. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Jerrold B Leikin
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Mental Health Care and the Primary Care Pediatrician. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Joseph R Hageman,Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi
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Urine Drug Testing in Adolescents: Common Questions and Uses. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Maria H Rahmandar
Identifying adolescent substance use can be complicated, as symptoms can be nonspecific and testing can be difficult to obtain and interpret appropriately. Familiarity with consent and confidentiality issues surrounding urine drug testing is important when discussing testing with adolescents and families. Understanding the pros and cons of testing can help pediatricians decide when and how to obtain
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Bupropion: Does Its Efficacy Outweigh Potential Morbidity and Lethality? Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Bayan Al-Namnakani,Michele Zell-Kanter
Bupropion is a structurally and biochemically unique antidepressant that inhibits the neuronal uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine. Often prescribed for children and adolescents, bupropion displays both neurologic and cardiac toxicities in overdose more serious than toxicities resulting from poisonings by tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Bupropion was briefly
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Part 1: Medical Toxicology Issues in Pediatrics-Drug Use and Overdoses. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Jerrold B Leikin
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Infantile Hemangiomas: A Review of Current Treatment Options. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Elise Dahan,Lea Abou Jaoude
This literature review outlines the current pathogenesis, clinical features, and complications of infantile hemangiomas and explores the current treatment modalities, including corticosteroids, surgery, pulsed dye laser, and beta-blockers. Although oftentimes benign, these lesions can potentially lead to physical or cosmetic disfigurement in growing children. The issue of depth and location-dependent
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On the Horizon: The Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Joseph R Hageman
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An Overview of Adolescent Psychostimulant Use. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Lexie Kessler,Austin Hopkins,Jesse Bahrke,Kaitlyn Kunstman
Adolescence marks a period of significant neural maturation and development of lifelong habits, including the potential use of recreational psychostimulant drugs. Increased prevalence of drug adulteration and fatalities related to drug overdose pose new challenges for individuals who use drugs recreationally. As the prevalence of recreational psychostimulant use drastically increases during young adulthood
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Cannabis Toxicity in Children and Adolescents. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Princy George,Michael Wahl
The legalization of recreational and medical cannabis has increased the availability and potency of cannabis products in homes and communities. Although state laws regarding legalization and commercial sale often encompass adult use only, pediatric toxicity from unintentional exposures to cannabis edibles and adolescent harm from chronic use are increasing in states and countries that have relaxed
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Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies-Recognition, Approach, and Management. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Nasiha Rahim,Aisha Uraizee,Anil Rao,Leah Finkel
This article reviews the current trends and management of respiratory emergencies in children. Respiratory emergencies are a common report in pediatrics and often require prompt recognition and intervention. It is important to differentiate upper from lower respiratory disease processes because the management is often different. With the advent of many vaccinations, the concern for certain diseases
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Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies: When to Worry and When to Reassure. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Chukwuemeka Igwe,Tara Iyengar,Alisa McQueen,Melissa Nater
Cardiac symptoms are a frequent reason for pediatric patients to present to the emergency department. As stressful as these visits can be for both parents and inexperienced providers, many of these symptoms may have a benign explanation, and recognition of red flags are of the utmost importance to provide optimal care. In this article, we present four clinical scenarios that have a cardiac etiology
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"The Fever Is Still There!": Workup and Management of Prolonged Fever. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Molly M Diaz Kane
Fever is one of the most common chief complaints that brings pediatric patients to seek medical care. Although fever is, in most cases, a physiologic response to a pathogen that has alerted the immune system, prolonged fever can be challenging to work up for the treating pediatrician. In addition to assessing causes of fever, pediatricians must also address the fears that many caregivers may have surrounding
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The Latest National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Guidelines: A Review for the Busy Pediatrician. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Jeffrey Ni,Naema Chowdhury,B Louise Giles
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting the pediatric population. The diagnosis and management of asthma is constantly evolving, and recently the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute published an updated guideline regarding various aspects of pediatric asthma. In this report, we review and summarize these guidelines and compare them with the Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines
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Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children-What Do We Know Now? Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Lolita Alcocer Alkureishi,Joseph R Hageman
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The Unique Science and Art of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention with Vaccination. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Henry H Bernstein,José R Romero
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: An Update. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Alix Rosenberg,Muskaan Sawhney,Henry H Bernstein,José R Romero
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a large effect on the pediatric population, with 16,000,000 cases and counting. Currently, there are two messenger RNA (mRNA)-based and a single adjuvanted, protein-based COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in children and adolescents in the United States. Multiple studies have highlighted that these vaccines are safe for use in children and adolescents
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Control and Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: A Current and Historical Perspective. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Kaitlyn T Accardi,Joseph A Bocchini
Although significant progress has been made in reducing the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in children, IPD remains a continued threat. Since the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs), rates of IPD and non-IPD have substantially decreased. However, serotype replacement reversed some of the benefits of PCV7 and, more recently, PCV13. Several replacement serotypes are
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Trauma-Informed Care and How Social Media Contributes to Trauma. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Bako Orionzi
Trauma has become an important part of medical care as we continue to understand further its effects on health over time. Trauma-informed care therefore has become a necessary part of medical services. Understanding the fundamentals of trauma-informed care and how it was developed is crucial to implementing this care into medical training and across all medical services involved in children's health
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Improving Vaccination Rates in the Clinical Setting. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Patricia Stinchfield,Kristine Almeida
Pediatric providers can consider using the 5 P's paradigm for process improvement to optimize vaccination rates in the clinical settings: People, Processes, Pharmacy principles, Pain prevention, and Presumptive vaccine communications. Maintaining high clinical setting vaccination rates requires hiring and training the right people with vaccination details for the population being served, perfecting
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Leveling the Playing Field: Promoting Vaccine Equity for Adolescents and Young Adults. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Nneka A Holder,Tamera Coyne-Beasley
Immunization is one the greatest prevention tools in the skillset of the general pediatrician. Ensuring that all patients, particularly adolescents and young adults, have the opportunity and access to age-appropriate vaccines should be an integral part of pediatric practice. Equitable immunization access and allocation should be afforded to adolescents and young adults to foster the health and well-being
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International Travel Vaccine Recommendations for Children. Pediatric Ann. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Maria Fernanda Machicao,Sarah Yashar-Gershman,José R Romero,Henry H Bernstein
Children are at risk of contracting diseases while traveling internationally. Beyond the importance of receiving routine vaccinations, physicians should also discuss with parents the effectiveness of vaccination as a strategy to protect their child against disease before travel. This article (1) explores the universally recommended routine vaccines that are particularly important for children to be