Contemporary Pediatrics Newsletter

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Apply lessons from tragedies to promote resilience in LGBTQ patients

Identity development, a fundamental task in adolescence, is an even greater challenge for LGBTQ youth.

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Can you spot the red flags for genetic disorders?

At a minimum, the pediatrician should be familiar with genetic disease on the newborn screen and other genetic diseases they may see in their office. It's also important to recognize the child with multiple medical issues who also may need referral to a genetic or metabolic specialist.

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How much do families underestimate sugar content?

A new study that asked parents to guess the sugar content in the foods they feed their children showed that families are grossly underestimating how much sweeter foods are than they think.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Differing recommendations on intranasal flu vaccine

Looking at the impact of the rotavirus vaccine on afebrile seizures

Congenital cytomegalovirus: Impact on child health

CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS VIDEO

Latest recommendations for perinatal depression and counseling

For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses the draft statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force on the need to refer pregnant women at risk of perinatal depression to appropriate counseling.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

AZ - Children's Medical Center

NM - San Juan Regional Medical Center

How preventable are fall asthma exacerbations?

Pediatricians can be instrumental in preventing fall asthma exacerbations. Get to know the 3 factors that can contribute to these episodes and what steps you can take to mitigate risk for your patients.

Get your guide to preventing fall asthma episodes.

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