A New York court recently affirmed a family court decision, finding that a father had neglected his child by twice administering tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil to her while she was in the hospital...
A cohort study of more than 400,000 Medicaid enrollees tracked changes in autism prevalence over 9 years. Do you know how much the rate changed in that time? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Children with autism are at significantly higher risk for unintentional injuries and suicide. Are you familiar with the preventive strategies that can make a difference in your practice? Take this quiz to...
The CDC’s latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey was given to more than 17,000 adolescents at high schools across the United States in the fall of 2021. Do you know which way the percentage of female adolescents...
Nephropathic cystinosis is a rare disease that may lead to the development of other diseases and complications in patients. Do you know some of the complications that can develop in patients due to...
In 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a recommendation stating that early introduction of peanuts to children aged as young as 4 months old may prevent peanut allergy. Do you recommend...
Rates of reported child maltreatment have decreased during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, despite some studies reporting increase in abuse and/or neglect-related injuries among pediatric patients. How...
Let us know your thoughts on a Key Action Statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ clinical practice guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity.
Bacterial and viral infections may play key roles in asthma exacerbations and even in development of asthma among youth. Which side of the debate do you stand on?
