Pediatrics
Feature
Children and COVID: Decline in new cases reaches 7th week
Study shows that the COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the Omicron variant.
Guidelines
New JIA guidelines emphasize earlier DMARD use
Advances in understanding and treating systemic JIA have led practitioners away from steroids and toward using conventional synthetic and biologic...
Pediatric Dermatology Consult
An 11-year-old female presented with skin discoloration on her back
An 11-year-old healthy female presented with skin discoloration on the back that was first noticed around 6 months of age.
From the Journals
Cat ownership in childhood linked ‘conditionally’ to psychosis in adult males
The suspected culprit is not the cat itself but rather exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite sometimes found in cat feces.
Clinical Guidelines for Family Physicians
New guidelines on MRI use in patients with MS explained
Family physicians are often the ones who make the initial diagnosis of MS.
Latest News
Florida lawmakers pass bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in school
The legislation, referred to by its opponents as the “don’t say gay” bill, has stirred national controversy.
Opinion
Is family reunification our goal?
Not every family is repairable, at least on a time schedule that is compatible with the emotional and health needs of the children.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases at lowest level since August
Florida’s surgeon general drops a bomb on vaccination.
Latest News
Markers in saliva tied to gut disorders in children with autism
“We hope these biomarkers will eventually give us an indication of which patients are going to respond to the individual approach to treating...
From the Journals
Prescription video game focuses attention in ADHD
“This not just another video game,” said Dr. Scott H. Kollins of Duke Health, Durham, N.C.
Latest News
Concussion increases risk of mental health issues in children
“Studies have shown that even a single psychoeducational session early after a concussion can minimize prolonged recoveries.”