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Quality of well-child care lowered when visits are shorter

Spending too little time with patients can have a detrimental effect on preventive care and evaluation of developmental issues. Find out how much a few extra minutes can benefit children and how it improves the likelihood that parents will recommend you to their friends. » More

Avoid strong corticosteroids for psoriasis
in young children

Strong corticosteroid use in patients younger than 8 years with psoriasis should be avoided, according to a recent study that found the greatest offenders were not pediatricians but dermatologists. » More

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NEW RESEARCH

Really tell obese teens to sleep more?

Telling obese teenagers to spend more time in bed may seem counterintuitive when increased activity combined with diet is the gold standard for staving off the health effects of excess weight, such as type 2 diabetes. Yet a new study finds that lack of sleep can disrupt insulin secretion and glucose levels in obese teenagers. How much time asleep and what type of sleep is most protective in vulnerable adolescents? » More

ADHD stimulant treatment not linked
to long-term heart problems

Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may affect heart rate in the short term but do not seem to increase high blood pressure risk in the long term. Children receiving treatment in a multiyear study had slightly elevated heart rates but reported no adverse cardiovascular events. Still researchers are cautioning pediatricians to be on the lookout for any signs of heart disease in these patients. Find out why. » More

What does subspecialists’ move to private practice mean for pediatrics, patients?

Will you be able to find a subspecialist when you need one? The trend of pediatric subspecialists moving to private practice could be a double-edged sword. Although subspecialists in private practice may be more readily available for your referrals of sick children, activities associated with an academic setting—conducting research, teaching, or advancing specialty care—could suffer, according to a recent study. What will that mean for advances in pediatrics? » More

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