BREAKING NEWS

ACIP endorses HPV vaccine for boys and young men

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that all boys aged 11 and 12 years be given the 3-dose quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and also has endorsed immunizing older boys and young men aged 13 to 21 years who have not yet been vaccinated. » More

CLINICAL GUIDELINES

SIDS prevention aided by breastfeeding

Although the Back to Sleep campaign has reduced mortality from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by more than 50% since 1994, sudden unintended infant death still claims more than 4,500 lives each year—with half of those deaths attributable to SIDS. Find out why the new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for SIDS risk reduction. » More

NEW RESEARCH

Screen children with blocked tear ducts for amblyopia

Amblyopia sometimes can be difficult to detect in infants and toddlers, yet early treatment can be critical for full correction. New study results offer some information that should help pediatricians focus on young patients who most need screening. How much increased risk for developing amblyopia was shown for children younger than 3 years with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction? » More

Survey

According to the latest Medical Group Management Association survey, there has been a slight drop in the cost of operating expenses and a slight rise in revenues for pediatric practices. Contemporary Pediatrics would like to know: How’s your bottom line?

Better than last year
Worse than last year
About the same as last year

Last month we asked if you have seen a rise in the incidence of STIs in your younger than 16-year-old patients. Here’s what you told us.

NEW RESEARCH

MS risk increased in teens who work night shifts

Flipping burgers on the late shift can present more danger to teenagers than a minor grease-splatter burn or a repetitive-motion injury. Results of a European study suggest that shift work before the age of 20 years could be associated with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). How increased was the risk? Is it associated with disruptions in circadian rhythm and sleep pattern? » More

No link between enlarged adenoids, Helicobacter pylori, new study finds

Recent studies are providing insight into causes of enlarged adenoids and their treatment. New research suggests that the bacteria that can cause stomach inflammation and ulcers do not seem to be related to overenlargement of adenoids, despite earlier studies reporting high colonization rates of Helicobacter pylori in adenoids. Why does another study argue that adenoidectomy, one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children in the Western world, often doesn’t have the intended results? » More

Children’s chest pain seldom caused by cardiac condition

Complaints of chest pain in children are common in pediatric offices and often are accompanied by highly anxious parents. Here’s how to comfort them: Tell them that chest pain in children is not related to heart disease 99% of the time, according to a recent study. What are the most common reasons for chest discomfort in youngsters? » More

Pediatricians strongly influence who receives HPV vaccine

What is the single most important factor in the decision by adolescents and parents to initiate and complete the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination series? You are, according to a recent study that reports that a pediatrician’s recommendation often is the impetus for a teenager to be immunized. You might be surprised by how much of a difference your recommendation makes. » More

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