Few treatments help traumatized children

A review of clinical interventions for children exposed to traumatic events has found that few treatments actually helped them to heal. The body of evidence provides little insight into how such treatments might influence healthy long-term development in young victims. » More

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Guidelines for vision screening revised

New evidence-based guidelines update recommendations for automated vision screening to detect amblyopia and other eye abnormalities in children before they can read traditional eye charts. » More

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Can you afford to miss this meeting?

The Business of Medicine Summit (Philadelphia, Feb 23-24 2013) is a CME-CERTIFIED meeting focused on the practical aspects of running a successful practice. Presented by nationally-recognized experts, topics will include practice management, electronic health records, risk management, healthcare reform and health policy, reimbursement, corporate tax structure, and many other topics focused on supporting today's and tomorrow's physicians and medical practices.
Visit: www.bizmedicine.org

Vaccine-resistant pertussis reported in US

A new vaccine-resistant strain of Bordetella pertussis could be responsible for the increase in whooping cough reported among previously vaccinated children. » More

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Children with autism at risk for eating problems

New research reveals that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are 5 times more likely to have eating problems and subsequently nutritional deficiencies than children who do not.
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Share your story with readers of Contemporary Pediatrics

Do you have a story about something in your practice that deeply affected you or changed your life or career? A poignant tale involving one of your patients or their parents that particularly touched you? A surprising revelation that caused you to change the way you work with your patients or your staff?

Contemporary Pediatrics wants to publish your story. Please send your anecdotes to Kathy Method at KMethod@advanstar.com

Join physicians from around the country to address the most pressing economic issues facing office-based practices at The Business of Medicine 2nd Annual Summit, Feb. 23-24 in Philadelphia. Attendees can earn up to 15 CMEs.

Topics feature:
• Payment Reform/Models
• Patient Centered Medical Homes, ACOs
• EHRs and Medicare's Meaningful Use Incentives
• Reimbursement strategies
• Risk Management
• Corporate Tax Structure
• Building practice efficiencies

» To register go to bizmedicine.org

The 2013 summit is sponsored by The Jefferson School of Population Health and the Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education, in consultation with the American College of Physicians, and in partnership with Contemporary Pediatrics and Medical Economics.

New Job Opportunities

DE • SMA Pediatrics

MA • Northern Berkshire Pediatrics

MD • Opal Court Pediatrics

TX • Pediatric Clinic

WBC quantifies risk of death from pertussis

ED visits escalate for children with autism

Updated guides for pediatric vision screening

Pets engage social skills in kids with autism

No-line bifocals slow myopia in children

Pertussis vaccine effectiveness fades