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Tuberculosis Disease in Children
While all kids may not need screening for TB itself, all should be screened for TB risk factors.It's High Times for Guidelines: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Clinical Pathway
The pain and misery of a youngster presenting with hyperemesis can be intense – and the list of differentials overwhelming. This talk from multiple pediatric specialists presents keys to diagnosing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and crucial first steps of an evaluation.Inaugural Dr. Abraham Rudolph Symposium: Perinatal Cardiovascular Physiology
This symposium honored Abraham M. Rudolph, MD and showcased his significant contributions to the field of congenital heart, from prenatal detection to advancements in neonatal cardiac and neurodevelopmental care.Immigrant Health Updates: Pediatricians' Role in the Care of Immigrant Children
This talk from two UCSF pediatricians illuminates the pediatrician's power to improve outcomes for forcibly displaced children residing in the U.S.Celiac on a Spectrum: How to Ensure Proper Screening and Care in Pediatrics
The incidence of celiac disease is increasing, with serious potential consequences to children’s psychosocial as well as physical health, so pediatricians should know which patients to test and how to initiate treatment.Niemann-Pick Disease: Detection Clues and News of a Promising Therapy
With tips on when to suspect an inborn error of metabolism, pediatric hematologist-oncologist Caroline Hastings, MD, describes how she came to a better understanding of Niemann-Pick disease type C – a journey that began with compassionate care for newly diagnosed twin toddlers and led to investigation of a treatment that extended their lives.Teeth of a Tender Age: Strategies for Protecting Kids’ Oral Health
More than 25% of kids have caries by age 5, so preventive care should start in infancy. This guide from pediatric dentist Ling Zhan, DDS, PhD, discusses causes of tooth decay and modifiable risk factors to improve the oral microbiome.Cardiac Issues and Sports Screening
Pediatric cardiologist Alok Bose, MD, guides pediatricians through assessment strategies for ensuring their patients can participate in sports, covering which familial heart conditions and specific physical exam findings merit further investigationPediatric Thyroid Disorders in Primary Care
This update on thyroid disorders commonly seen in infants and kids explains California's newborn screening program, new guidelines on pediatric hypothyroidism and how to determine which patients with obesity should be screened.Delving Into DNA: When and How to Use Genetic Testing in Primary Care
Whether planning a biological family or worried about familial cancers, patients have questions about genetic testing, and geneticist Robert Wallerstein, MD, MS, has guidance for clinicians trying to give them useful answers.Thalassemia in Primary Care
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist Ashutosh Lal, MD, describes thalassemia syndromes; discusses presentation and underlying genetics; and provides data on ethnic risk factors, with implications for care of immigrant populations.Close to the Bone: Why Clinicians Should Focus on Pediatric Skeletal Health
Pediatrician and sports medicine specialist Celina De Borja, MD, paints the big picture of why strong bones are essential to overall wellness and explains how providers can efficiently assess and address their patients’ risk factors.