Contemporary Pediatrics Newsletter

To view this email as a web page, click here.

USPSTF advises delaying amblyopia screening until age 3 years

Despite a lack of consensus on the importance of screening infants for vision problems, there is proof that screening preschoolers can catch serious problems and allow for corrections to prevent permanent vision loss.

Find out more

Diagnosis and diet strategies for lactose intolerance

Is it lactose intolerance or a milk allergy? Here’s how to diagnose the clinical spectrum of lactose problems and manage diet to relieve symptoms and ensure good nutrition.

Find out more

Annual advocacy award

Nominate a hero for our 2017 advocacy award!

Contemporary Pediatrics wants to hear about any pediatrician making meaningful change to improve patient well-being or transforming their community into a healthier place for children. Please nominate your pediatric child advocacy hero. Nominations are open until November 27, 2017.

CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS VIDEO

Sleeping position: Intent vs practice (VIDEO)

For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses a study published in Pediatrics that surveyed mothers at 32 hospitals in the United States about their intention to follow American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations for safe sleep versus what the mothers practiced.

This is a post-only, outbound email. Please do not reply to this email as we will be unable to respond to your reply. Please use the links provided if you have questions or concerns regarding this email or your subscription.