Pediatrics Education and CME

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…

In any busy primary care pediatric practice issues such as chest pain, syncope, palpitations, and arrhythmias are standard fare. Woven into each of these concerns is the…

The old adage “When you hear hoof beats, think horses” is often used in medical education. Yet, there are times when a zebra will find its way into the herd!…

Most primary care pediatricians will agree that on any given day they evaluate a fair number of dermatology concerns, from chief complaint to a comment during a well…

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…

Every physician who cares for children has always worried about the effects interventions or exposures might have on the unborn or newly born infant. Advancements in…

Menstruation is still considered a key developmental milestone, signaling not only passage into young adulthood but also the closing of a key period of growth and…

Hematology and oncology are areas where all pediatric trainees get exposure during residency. Yet, these few weeks in a 3-year program can only serve to help lay the…