Doctors not screening teenagers for HIV, STDs

It seems that major barriers exist to optimizing adolescents’ sexual health. A new study finds that contrary to recommended guidelines, primary care physicians are not routinely screening teenagers for sexually transmitted diseases. » More

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Mental disorders affect 1 in 6 US kids

About 17% of children and teenagers in the United States suffer from a mental disorder, according to a first-of-its-kind federal report. » More

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Support AAP guidelines with instrument-based vision screening

Improve the standard of care with Spot—an award-winning, automated vision-screening device that can help identify potential vision issues in children as young as six months with results in seconds. Learn more

Measles risk for babies of MMR-vaccinated moms

Babies born to women who received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine lose their initial immunity to measles about 2 months sooner than babies born to women who have been naturally infected with the virus. » More

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No progress reducing teen use of smokeless tobacco

In spite of reductions in cigarette smoking, adolescents are as likely to use chewing tobacco and snuff today as they were at the turn of the century. » More

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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.

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Third dose of MMR vaccine halts mumps

CDC: Teenagers infected with HIV are not aware

Physical punishment leads to mental disorders

Sexually transmitted infections in adolescents

CDC reports steep drop in tobacco use in teenagers

Childhood vaccine coverage misses target