Pediatrics Archives - Page 31 of 65

Opinion
COVID-19 and its impact on the pediatric patient
April 16, 2020
Strategies to mitigate additional spread such as social distancing, wearing facial masks, and hand washing still are important and should be encouraged.
Opinion
Balancing ethics with empathy
April 16, 2020
As a doctor, it has never been more difficult for me to lessen the anxiety families have when they bring their child to the ED.
Opinion
Making something ordinary out of the extraordinary
April 16, 2020
Establishing and maintaining routines is important for both physical and mental health at every age and time, but especially when a major change is occurring.
Opinion
The role of FOAM and social networks in COVID-19
April 15, 2020
FOAM and social networks are crucial channels for collecting and conveying up-to-date information during disasters.
Opinion
Learning about the curve
April 15, 2020
There is another curve that we will need to concentrate on long after the much yearned for flattening of the death curve has been achieved.
Opinion
Resources for LGBTQ youth during challenging times
April 15, 2020
This is a time to “support our LGBTQ young people in finding creative responses.” – Heather Newby, LCSW
Opinion
COVID-19 pandemic brings unexpected pediatric consequences
April 14, 2020
The pandemic is leading to underdiagnosis of dangerous conditions or unexpected consequences of good intentions.
Opinion
‘The kids will be all right,’ won’t they?
April 8, 2020
From a social standpoint, pediatric patients’ lives have been turned upside down.
News
Many children with COVID-19 don’t have cough or fever
April 7, 2020
The characteristic COVID-19 symptoms are not as common in pediatric patients, compared with adults.
News
AAP issues guidance on managing infants born to mothers with COVID-19
April 7, 2020
Infants born to mothers with COVID-19 should be tested for the virus at 24 hours and, if still in the birth facility, at 48 hours after birth.