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ACIP endorses HPV vaccine for boys and young men - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “The Centers for Disease and 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.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on October 27, 2011 at 5:36 pm By:
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Pediatricians strongly influence who receives HPV vaccine - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “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.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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ADHD screening: Begin earlier, continue longer - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should begin in children at 4 years and continue until 18 years, which significantly expands the age range for recommended screening. Released at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, the clinical practice guidelines recommend behavioral interventions as the first-line treatment in preschool children. The guidelines also have some new suggestions related to methylphenidate treatment for chi” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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What kids absorb from SpongeBob: Reduced learning ability - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Children who know that the answer is SpongeBob SquarePants may be at a disadvantage when it comes to executive function. Find out what research reveals out about the effects on children’s abilities to pay attention, solve problems, and moderate behavior after they watched the fast-paced, fantastical cartoon for less than 10 minutes.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on September 23, 2011 at 9:00 pm By:
Adam Palazzari, MD Pediatrician, Internist, Physician, and Doctor
#Sponge Bob may suck more than water - how about brain cells? http://t.co/vT4w0mkd
Whooping cough vaccine wanes sooner, leaves gap in protection - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Children vaccinated against whooping cough according to national guidelines may not retain protection as long as was previously believed, even after receiving appropriate boosters. Read the surprising results of a recent study here.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on September 23, 2011 at 8:57 pm By:
Adam Palazzari, MD Pediatrician, Internist, Physician, and Doctor
#Pertussis vaccination may not last as long as previously thought http://t.co/NEMqyT4C
Early physical maturity can be dangerous for boys - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Research has found that the ?accident hump? for boys is trending downward into younger years. With physical maturity occurring earlier than ever, pediatricians should warn parents that their sons? deeper voices may mean more, not less, supervision.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2011 at 8:22 pm By:
Adam Palazzari, MD Pediatrician, Internist, Physician, and Doctor
Boys are maturing earlier - increasing risk of injury at younger age http://t.co/76ru6xB
ADHD increase higher in economically disadvantaged children - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Here?s some new information that can help when you?re determining whom to screen for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: ADHD prevalence has increased to 10% for children with family income less than 100% of the poverty level and to 11% for those with family income between 100% and 199% of the poverty level compared with a 7% to 9% overall increase, according to a National Center for Health Statistics report. Read more to find out what other indicators were linked with above-average increa” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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Bottle feeding beyond infancy poses risk of obesity by age 5 - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Parents who continue to bottle feed their infants past the first birthday are encouraging behaviors that may contribute to obesity by the time their children enter kindergarten.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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STIs should be suspected in teen girls presenting to ED with abdominal pain - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Teenaged girls who go to the emergency department (ED) with symptoms predominately of lower abdominal pain or genitourinary complaints should be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to a study presented at the 2011 Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Denver.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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Physicians spend more time addressing parents' vaccine concerns - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Parental concerns about the safety of vaccines have increased over the last 5 years, and vaccine refusals and requests to delay vaccines also have risen.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2011 at 11:26 pm By:
Adam Palazzari, MD Pediatrician, Internist, Physician, and Doctor
#Physicans report more time addressing #vaccine concerns and a resultant drop in #job #satisfaction http://bit.ly/kTavqT
Nearly one-third of children with early hearing loss pass newborn hearing screening - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) as presently implemented misses almost one-third of newborns who have delayed onset of sensorineural hearing loss.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on April 9, 2011 at 4:37 pm By:
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP Doctor, Pediatrician, Health Communicator, and Physician
Trust your instincts if your baby seems to have a hearing deficit: http://bit.ly/htCqBt Get a retest.
Vitamin D deficiency associated with allergies in children, adolescents - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Children and adolescents who are vitamin D deficient appear to be at higher risk for certain food and environmental allergies, according to a new study published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The association, however, does not hold true for adults.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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Kids starting to feel allergy symptoms? Could they need more D? http://bit.ly/ij1sIS #Kids #Health #Allergies #foodallergy
Energy drinks may pose health risks for young users - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Energy drinks can have serious adverse effects in children, adolescents, and young adults, those who are large consumers of these beverages.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on February 25, 2011 at 7:10 pm By:
Manu Bhargava Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor
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Prenatal exposure to common insecticide additive linked to mental delays - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “In utero exposure to piperonyl butoxide, an additive in pyrethroid insecticides, appears to be negatively associated with neurodevelopment in children who are 3 years old.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
Most Recently Shared on February 18, 2011 at 5:01 pm By:
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP Doctor, Pediatrician, Health Communicator, and Physician
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Cost of pertussis outbreak to local health departments is substantial - - Contemporary Pediatrics
contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com — “Local health department costs in response to pertussis outbreaks exceed $2,000 per case, according to a report in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.” View full resource at contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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