AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): National Conference and Exhibition
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Sofa and bed injuries very common among young children
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A paradigm shift in medical research is necessary
Academic medical research has lost its way in the counterproductive publish-or-perish atmosphere today that produces far too much poor-quality...
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Sandy Hook Promise: Four programs help people recognize signs of a threat
ORLANDO – Mass shootings don’t happen out of the blue, and
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Assess ADHD at developmental age, rather than chronological
ORLANDO – The diagnosis should be reserved for situations in which the symptoms clearly interfere with social,...
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New pediatric therapies show promise for influenza, multidrug-resistant pathogens
ORLANDO – Baloxavir, a recently approved fast-acting single-dose medication for influenza, is currently under study...
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Team approach needed to tackle complex care for fostered, adopted children
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Children are vulnerable to diseases emerging because of climate change
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You have ‘unique expertise’ to treat opioid use disorder in adolescents
ORLANDO – You have systems in place to deal with issues surrounding care coordination, adolescent confidentiality,...
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United States must join with world to protect refugee children
ORLANDO – The United States has a responsibility to uphold the principles of United Nations and World Health...
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Rate of STIs is rising, and many U.S. teens are sexually active
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Discussing immunization with vaccine-hesitant parents requires caring, individualized approach
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Many teens don’t know e-cigarettes contain nicotine
ORLANDO – “When you have these devices that have flavors like gummy bear and cotton candy and bubblegum, you are marketing to children.”
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Communicate with Millennials using their preferred methods
ORLANDO – Pediatricians can learn how to connect with Millennials by understanding how they use services and...
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AAP strengthens stance against corporal punishment
ORLANDO – Updated policy statement encourages pediatricians to counsel parents about alternative forms of discipline.