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When losing weight leads to eating disorders
Eating disorders often begin when an adolescent tries to lose weight. New AAP guidance provides tools to address the unhealthy eating behaviors that put teens at risk.
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AAP's action plan for epinephrine and anaphylaxis
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published critical guidance for patients at risk for an allergic emergency. Here's what you need to know.
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Annual advocacy award
 
Nominate a hero for our 2017 advocacy award!
Contemporary Pediatrics wants to hear about any pediatrician making meaningful change to improve patient well-being or transforming his or her community into a healthier place for children. Please nominate your pediatric child advocacy hero. Nominations are open until December 15, 2017.
 
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Sleeping position: Intent vs practice (VIDEO)
image description here For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses a study published in Pediatrics that surveyed mothers at 32 hospitals in the United States about their intention to follow American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations for safe sleep versus what the mothers practiced.

 
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