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Tanya Altmann, MD, dicusses the implications of California AB 899 on infant formula
Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses California's AB 899 law requiring baby food heavy metal testing, urging a balance between safety and maintaining nutrition quality. At the 2024 American Academy of ...
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John Loiselle, MD, FAAP, highlights pediatric musculoskeletal injuries in the office, acute care setting
John Loiselle, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric musculoskeletal injuries, focusing on growth plates and age-specific anatomy at the 2024 AAP Conference. At the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics ...
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Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, identifies red flags in pediatric joint pain
Angela Chun, MEd, MD, FAAP, shares tips on distinguishing mechanical vs inflammatory joint pain in children, emphasizing timing, activity, and key physical exam maneuvers. At the 2024 American Academy ...
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New research identifies gaps, stagnation in violence prevention programs in US schools
New research shows US schools' violence prevention programs have stagnated, with only 1 in 10 requiring classroom discussions on bullying and harassment. While violence prevention education has seen ...
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Antibiotics treatment duration for community-acquired pneumonia
Rana Hamdy, MD, discussed her session at the 2024 AAP meeting, highlighting treatment duration with antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia as well as the importance of understanding amoxicillin ...
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Steven Selbst, MD: 'We have to be ready' to respond, help in mass shooting situations
"It's unfortunate now that emergency departments need to prepare for disasters like that, and physicians everywhere need to prepare... They may need to come in." Steven Selbst, MD, joined Contemporary ...
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Rana Hamdy, MD, talks diagnosis, treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
At AAP 2024, Rana Hamdy, MD, shared insights from her session, "Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia." At the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, ...
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Racial, socioeconomic disparities in emergency management of unintentional ingestions among children
Unintentional injuries, including trauma and poisonings, are the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years. A significant portion of these injuries is linked to unintentional ingestions, ...
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Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses childhood obesity, lifestyle changes, and medications
Tanya Altmann, MD, discusses the growing issue of childhood obesity in the United States and the benefits of new weight management medications. At the 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ...
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Lori Byron, MD, on climate change and implications for pediatric health care
Lori Byron, MD, emphasizes the harmful effects of extreme heat and wildfire smoke on children's health, urging education, sustainability, and collective action. At the 2024 American Academy of ...
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'Chroming' trend among teens linked to TikTok videos
A resurgence of "chroming" among teens, driven by TikTok videos, poses serious health risks, urging social media regulation and pediatrician intervention. A resurgence of the dangerous practice known ...
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Study finds parents open to firearms dicusssion from doctors
A new study shows parents support firearm safety talks during hospitalizations for youth suicides, stressing secure storage and distribution of firearm locks. Firearms are now the leading cause of ...