NEW RESEARCH

ECG misinterpretations in young athletes

Electrocardiograms used to screen athletes for sports participation were misinterpreted more than 30% of the time by pediatric cardiologists participating in a recent study. Read here for help in using this screening tool for teen athletes. » More

HEALTH LAW & POLICY

Genetic testing and psychological counseling

If a child has a genetic risk of developing a common, treatable—or preventable—disease, should he or she be told? Here are some tips on how you should approach this topic with your patients and their parents. » More

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NEW RESEARCH

Younger siblings of children with autism need extra surveillance

Family history is more important than previously thought in autism spectrum disorder, and pediatricians should consider early intervention for infant siblings of children with autism if any concerns arise about their development, according to new research. The largest prospective investigation of autism spectrum disorder and sibling recurrence to date uncovered surprisingly high occurrence of autism, especially when more than 1 older sibling had the disorder. » More

What's the right antibiotic for skin boils?

For many pediatricians, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) may be the oral antibiotic of choice when a patient presents with a community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin infection, but another drug—clindamycin—may actually work better, according to a new study. Find out why the experts recommend clindamycin even though there seem to be good reasons to prescribe TMP-SMX. » More

Household mold and asthma development in infants

Two new asthma studies include some practical advice that pediatricians can share with parents. One concerns mold in the home, which can lead to asthma development. Another study offers advice on using air cleaners to control asthma symptoms. » More

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Do you have a story about something in your practice that deeply affected you or changed your life or career? A poignant story involving one of your patients or their parents that particularly touched you? A surprising revelation that caused you to change the way you work with your patients or your staff? Contemporary Pediatrics is looking for submissions for our Postscript. Please send your stories to Kathy Method, chief editor, at [email protected].

NEW RESEARCH

Brain tumor development affected by mother's miscarriage history

A brief review of a mother's pregnancy history, including miscarriages and birth defects, may help in screening for brain tumors. A recent study found that children whose mothers have had 2 or more late miscarriages have 3 times the risk of developing central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Birth defects also correlate with increased risk of CNS tumors. » More

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