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There are new things we can do to improve early autism detection
We should all watch closely for early signs of autism, informed by research on the key findings that a professional might observe, as well as by...
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Meditation for children
You do not need to wait for decisive evidence from randomized controlled trials to recommend mindfulness training for your patients with anxiety,...
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Since when does providing pediatric care require courage?
Failing to have the courage to elicit sensitive information may delay the correct diagnosis, result in inappropriate tests or treatments, or miss...
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Demystifying psychotherapy
Managing psychiatric illnesses is rapidly becoming routine practice for primary care pediatricians, whether screening for symptoms of anxiety and...
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First weeks back to school: An uneasy transition
This new school year brings a greater mix of feelings than usual for many families.
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Social media in the lives of adolescents
Help your patients with common mental and emotional issues to be aware of how social media may make their treatment harder, rather than being the...
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Why do young men target schools for violent attacks? And what can we do about it?
Lack of a positive connection to school characterizes children who are violent toward schools as well as those who drop out.
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Anorexia nervosa in adolescent patients: What pediatricians need to know
Adolescents with anorexia nervosa are most likely to present to their pediatricians, so awareness and early recognition of the symptoms is...
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What can be new about developmental milestones?
While the milestones we were trained on were a good start and highlighted the developmental progression central to pediatrics, they were not based...
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Diagnosing adolescent ADHD
When your adolescent patients or their parents come to your office complaining of inattention, it is important to consider the full range of...
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Did you know these things about nicotine? Your patients don’t
We need to inform youth that using e-cigarettes actually reduces rates of success in quitting.