NEW RESEARCH

Viral or bacterial? Proof for treatment decision

Imagine if you had a quick and easy way to prove to parents that their child's illness was viral, not bacterial, and that an antibiotic was not necessary. That day may be coming sooner than you think. Researchers in Israel have developed such a test that is time-saving and easy to perform and may soon be commercially available. » More

Autism and environmental factors

New, groundbreaking studies are finding links between development of autism spectrum disorder and environmental influences in the womb or during the birth process and possibly after. » More

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PEDIATRIC TRENDS

Pediatrics demographic growing, changing

The number of children in the United States was 74.2 million in 2010 and is expected to reach 88 million by 2030, according to a recent government report. The market is not only growing but also is changing, which may present new challenges for pediatricians in understanding cultural differences and even the language spoken by parents. Read the statistics to find out what to expect. » More

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Do you have a story about something in your practice that deeply affected you or changed your life or career? A poignant story 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 is looking for submissions for our Postscript. Please send your stories to Kathy Method, chief editor, at kmethod@advanstar.com.

TREATMENT ADVISORIES

Head injuries in athletes: When to return to play?

Concussions don't cause confusion just for young athletes. Recent research on the subject confounds pediatricians, too, making it less clear how to follow guidelines and new legislation calling for physician evaluation and medical clearance before returning to play. Our experts review the concerns and considerations. » More

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