Contemporary Pediatrics
Higher pregnancy risks associated with maternal hidradenitis suppurativa. By Abigail Brooks, MA. November 8th 2024. A study of over 1 million births in Quebec reveals that pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa face increased risks of pregnancy complications and long-term health issues for both themselves and their offspring.
Guidelines - Contemporary Pediatrics
AAP cautions against low-carbohydrate diets for children at risk for diabetes. December 1st 2023. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), it is recommended that 45% to 65% of total daily calories come from carbohydrates, though very low-carbohydrate diets allow for 20 to 50 grams per day.
The April 2024 issue of Contemporary Pediatrics: Latest updates …
Apr 1, 2024 — A decade after bariatric surgery, most teens maintained weight loss and reduced obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. The federal agency has not raised any concerns regarding safety and efficacy of tapinarof cream, 1%. Editor-in-chief Tina Tan, MD, FAAP, FIDSA, FPIDS, highlights the April 2024 issue of ...
Vaccination and Immunization - Contemporary Pediatrics
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updates influenza vaccine recommendations. Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor. September 18th 2023. Standout updates include a relaxed recommendation for patients with a history of egg allergies, and that all available influenza vaccines for the 2023 to 2024 flu season are quadrivalent.
COVID-19 - Contemporary Pediatrics
August 22nd 2024. The federal agency advised manufacturers in June that 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines should be monovalent JN.1, with the preferred lineage being the KP.2 strain.
Autism - Contemporary Pediatrics
Children, adults with autism face heightened risk of cardiometabolic illnesses. Patrick Campbell. February 1st 2023. A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 3 dozen published articles details the apparent increase in risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with a diagnosis of autism.
Asthma - contemporarypediatrics.com
Aug 29, 2011 — Infants exclusively fed breast milk at birth less likely to develop asthma. By Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor. September 28th 2024. Infants were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood if there were only fed breast milk during birth hospitalization, per a study presented at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.
Latest Conference Articles - Contemporary Pediatrics
Testing for islet autoantibodies to monitor type 1 diabetes development. By Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor. October 10th 2024. American Academy of Pediatrics. Brittany Bruggeman, MD, highlighted the ability to predict type 1 diabetes months to years in advance through islet autoantibodies, and how the pediatrician can play a role.
Emergency Medicine - Contemporary Pediatrics
Studies highlight a need for pediatrician offices to be ready to handle emergencies, available data also demonstrate that many practices, including those that have already needed to treat a critically ill child, are not adequately prepared because they lack the …
Insights - Contemporary Pediatrics
Seasonal Flu Vaccines in Pediatrics: An Expert Overview in Advancing Vaccine Technology. January 8th 2024. An expert pediatrician discusses influenza vaccination for the pediatric population. He provides an overview of recommendations and different formulations of vaccines, as well as addresses vaccine hesitancy among guardians.