CLINICAL GUIDELINES

HIV testing for teens? Check state laws before drawing blood

A new policy statement calls for routine HIV testing of adolescent patients in some situations, but pediatricians need to be well aware of state laws before drawing any blood. What are some of the areas in which state laws differ, and how could that affect your screening? » More

NEW RESEARCH

Pediatricians’ support of vaccines high but influenced by age

Most pediatricians strongly support immunization, and some even turn away parents who refuse to allow their children to receive recommended vaccinations. Doubts about vaccines are growing among 1 cohort of pediatricians, however. Who are they, and why do they not feel as strongly about the need for vaccinations? » More

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CLINICAL GUIDELINES

Food allergies not as common as parents report

Although the incidence of food allergies has grown dramatically in the last decade, it still is not as common as parents report to pediatricians. Even when children are allergic to some foods, they often don’t require as many restrictions as sometimes are imposed. Find out what else new guidelines say about diagnosing and treating food allergies. » More

HEALTH LAW & POLICY

Watch out for cancer in patients taking TNF blockers

Pediatricians and other health care providers are being asked to remain alert for malignancies in patients on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-blocker therapy and to promptly report them. The US Food and Drug Administration is requiring enhanced safety surveillance for TNF blockers after reports of a rare cancer of white blood cells, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma. What information do you need to have at hand when reporting cancer that could be related to TNF blockers? » More

TECHNOLOGY

No EHR decision yet? You’re in good company

If your practice is like most in pediatrics, it has yet to adopt an electronic health record (EHR) system. And, if it is like most physician practices in general, even a decision on when to add the new technology remains up in the air. Find out what percentage of pediatric practices use an EHR and the most common barriers to entry. » More

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