Pediatrics Education and CME

The incidence of obesity has increased dramatically over the past 20 years and is considered to be an epidemic in the United States. According to the US Centers for…

With children being exposed to more chemicals and environmental pollutants than any previous generation, some parents reach for natural, fragrance-free skincare products…

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic inflammatory arthritis in the pediatric population, affecting over 300,000 children and adolescents in the…

The incidence and prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has increased in recent years, and with it the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, as well as a cause of various types of cancer. An estimated…

Recent recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest timing and dosage changes…

The administration of influenza vaccines has remained the most effective way to prevent seasonal influenza. However, vaccines have been known to provide suboptimal…

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare hereditary form of non-nutritional rickets that does not respond to vitamin D ingestion or ultraviolet radiation treatment…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children worldwide. It also is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and…

Food allergy is a major public health concern that affects approximately 8% of children in the United States, posing a significant burden on quality of life and risk of…

Approximately 8.6% of children (under age 18 years) in the United States have asthma, which commonly develops before 5 years of age. Although many children with asthma…