Nearly half of teenaged drivers text while driving

Nearly half of all teenaged drivers in the United States admit to texting while driving (TWD). What makes that statistic even more alarming is that for the first time a national study links TWD with other high-risk driving behaviors. » More

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Risk of intussusception after rotavirus vaccine

A very low risk of intussusception exists after rotavirus vaccination, usually 3 to 6 days after the first vaccine dose, but the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks. » More

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Reduce Dental Carries Rates and Improve Oral Health Care

Assess risk for early childhood caries, educate families, and apply fluoride varnish. Identify & close practice gaps with the AAP QI course: EQIPP Oral Health.
More: http://bit.ly/eqipp-oral-health

Chalk dust triggers milk allergy symptoms in kids

Low-powder chalk—frequently chosen by educators over older high-powder counterparts to keep hands and classrooms cleaner—can trigger asthma and allergy symptoms in milk-allergic children. » More

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Implant stalls puberty 5 years or more

A subdermal once-yearly implant containing the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) histrelin delays puberty in children with central precocious puberty for up to 5 years and perhaps longer. » More

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New Job Opportunities

FL • Volusia Pediatrics

KY • Physicians for Children

MI • Western Michigan Pediatrics

Boys beginning puberty at a younger age

Food elimination diets restrict kids’ growth

Household mold increases kids’ asthma risk

Promise shown by current and future vaccines

Misuse, abuse of prescription drugs climbs

Predicting the likelihood of intussusception

WEBINAR

American Academy of Pediatrics Provisional Section on Advances in Therapeutics and Technology's
inaugural webinar

Thursday, May 30, 2013 at
12:00 PM EDT, 11:00 AM CDT,
10:00 AM MDT, 9:00 AM PDT

Are you behind the technology curve when it comes to the latest electronic devices and applications designed for pediatrics? Take your practice to the cutting edge and beyond with tech-savvy advice from
Andrew J Schuman, MD, Contemporary Pediatrics' own tech guru, as he presents a free webinar on the advances in medical technology that facilitate diagnoses and expedite care.

More information, click here