AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): National Conference and Exhibition
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‘Baby-wearing’ poses serious injury risks for infants, ED data show
More than 14,000 children presented to emergency departments with injuries related to baby-wearing in the past decade, researchers estimate.
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Pediatricians can effectively promote gun safety
In addition to the link between firearms in the home and domestic violence, they are also linked to a three- to fourfold...
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Bystander actions can reduce children’s risk of drowning
The act of intervening “likely impacts the duration of the submersion” and “clearly makes a difference.”
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Family violence patterns change during pandemic
The "epidemiology of family violence may be impacted by increased time at home, disruptions in school and family routines, exacerbations in mental...
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Disparities in child abuse evaluation arise from implicit bias
Since disparities in child abuse evaluation and reporting can harm care of all children, clinicians need to be aware of the impact of implicit...
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LGBTQ+ youth issues include fertility counseling and foster care
Two studies in the previous year highlight key areas with clinical implications for pediatricians when caring for LGBTQ+ patients.
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Understanding and addressing suicide risk in LGBTQ+ youth
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Watch for cognitive traps that lead diagnostics astray
When errors are made, it’s not because physicians lack knowledge: rather they go down a wrong path in their thinking process.
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Report may inform first dietary guidelines for Americans from birth to 24 months
The USDA and HHS aim to release new dietary guidelines by the end of the year with recommendations for infants, toddlers, and women who are...
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Food insecurity called urgent issue you must address
One in three Black children and one in four Latino children are experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Infectious disease is an increasing threat from climate change
Shifts in infectious disease patterns caused by climate change need to be on your radar.
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How to help families get through climate-related disasters
Pediatricians can be a trusted resource before, during, and after wildfires, hurricanes, and floods.
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When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
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How to assess erythema in children with skin of color
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Addressing adolescent substance use requires establishing consistent procedures
Providers should be screening their teen patients at least once every year for substance use concerns, but doing so successfully and managing...