News
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
May 13, 2020
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion
What does COVID-19 mean for child safety?
May 11, 2020
There is an increased risk of child abuse in this stressful time, when fewer people see at-risk children.
News
With life in the balance, a pediatric palliative care program expands its work to adults
May 8, 2020
“It brings up feelings like I had after 9/11 – a unified approach to surviving this as people, as a community, the idea that ‘we will get through this,’ ” said Dr. Frederick J. Kaskel.
News
Novel inflammatory syndrome in children possibly linked to COVID-19
May 8, 2020
Although cases of the Kawasaki-like symptoms are rare, health authorities advise any children presenting with the symptoms be taken immediately to see a specialist.
Opinion
Triage, L&D, postpartum care during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020
N95 masks and eye protection should be provided to all HCWs involved in the intrapartum management of untested asymptomatic patients.
Opinion
Obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020
Leading with compassion is vital to easing pregnant patients’ – and ob.gyn. practitioners’ – anxiety and stress.
Opinion
COVID-19: Social distancing with young children
May 4, 2020
Child development experts think the challenges that parents had with young children before COVID-19 are exacerbated by the current stress, Dr. Dinah Miller said.
News
POPCoRN network mobilizes pediatric capacity during pandemic
April 30, 2020
The Pediatric Overflow Planning Contingency Response Network has worked like medical crowd sourcing.
News
Standing orders for vaccines may improve pediatric vaccination rates
April 29, 2020
Four in ten pediatricians don’t use standing orders for immunizations, but the strategy might alleviate falling vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Chest imaging guidelines released for pediatric COVID-19
April 29, 2020
The authors wrote the consensus statement to help clinicians evaluate children with potential COVID-19, interpret chest imaging findings, and determine the best treatment for these patients.