TODAY'S HEADLINES
The majority of all pediatric Clostridium difficile infections are the result of a recent course of antibiotics prescribed by a physician for some other condition, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). » More
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CALL FOR PAPERS
The editors of Contemporary Pediatrics invite you to submit your original article or review manuscript for publication in our journal. We are currently accepting manuscripts on the following topics:
•Emergency & Critical Care •Infectious Disease/Immunology
•Rheumatology •Oncology/Hematology
•Dermatology •Endocrinology/Metabolic Disorder
Please note that we do not publish original research.
For questions or to request publication guidelines, please contact Catherine Radwan, Content Managing Editor, at cradwan@advanstar.com.
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Pediatric Influenza: Risks, Immunization Strategies, and Prevention
Children experience the highest morbidity during influenza epidemics — The CDC states that children younger than 5, and especially those younger than 2, are at high risk for developing flu-related complications. Find articles, video, tools, and resources to help prevent and manage pediatric influenza.  Read More. |
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A pediatrician who is an expert on the effects of media on children—and who, not incidentally, helped write the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on restricting media use by children aged younger than 2 years—says that 30 to 60 minutes per day spent using an iPad or similar device may be just fine for the age group. » More
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Contemporary Pediatrics talks to Emalee Flaherty, MD, from the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, about the recent American Academy of Pediatrics update on evaluating child fractures for physical abuse. » More with video
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Researchers think they now know why children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit the hallmark symptom of withdrawing into their own inner world: They are paying attention to all the information their brains are processing while they are seemingly at rest. » More
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The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently weighed in on whether primary care behavioral interventions are effective in reducing use of illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals for nonmedical reasons in children and adolescents. » More
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Do you have a puzzling pediatric case that you'd like to share with the readers of Contemporary Pediatrics? We're looking for stories about intriguing diagnoses that have stumped the experts—pediatric "Puzzlers"—to help our physicians enhance their day-to-day practices.
If you have such a story to tell, tell us. First, check out previous Puzzlers at ContemporaryPediatrics.com. Then send us a request for our Puzzler guidelines to use when writing your manuscript. Send us your Puzzler and we'll let you know if we accept your submission for publication.
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