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Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Although most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youths are quite resilient and emerge from adolescence as healthy adults, the effects of stigma and heterosexism can contribute to health disparities. From a public health perspective, transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, compared with their cisgender peers, experience substantially higher lifelong rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicidality, substance use, eating disorders, victimization, homelessness, and incarceration. Pediatric primary care providers (PPCPs) can help foster early access to mental health, family support, and ongoing gender-affirming care that, ultimately, reduces the risk of gender dysphoria, isolation, and shame that many TGD youth unfortunately face. Part 2 of this first-of-its-kind 3-part series can help PPCPs become stronger allies for TGD patients and their families in the clinic, community, and beyond, providing the promise of both a medical home and a future that celebrates people for being true to themselves.

Transgender people face alarmingly high rates of verbal harassment and physical violence, including at home and at school. Transgender youths face significant mental health issues as a consequence, including depression and suicidality, anxiety, body image distortion, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Part 3 of this first-of-its-kind 3-part series helps show how pediatric primary care providers (PPCPs) are uniquely situated to screen, identify, and care for transgender and gender-diverse youths. As children and adolescents become increasingly aware of gender diversity, PPCPs should be attentive to physical and emotional cues that point to gender-related distress. Early identification of distress in transgender patients, supported exploration of identity, and affirmation helps foster healthy growth and development in a particularly vulnerable population. It also leads to positive long-term health outcomes, including decreased morbidity and mortality.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Youths who are negatively affected by social determinants of health suffer adverse effects like increased risks of chronic health conditions and mental health issues. Part 1 of this series describes many underserved communities and the various ways their status affects their health. Members of these vulnerable communities include foster children, runaway youths, immigrants, Black, Latinx, Native American, and other children from minority racial groups, LGBTQ+ youths, and children living in poverty. This collection describes the challenges faced by each of these populations and how that adversity shapes their present and future health.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Youths who are negatively affected by social determinants of health suffer adverse effects like increased risks of chronic health conditions and mental health issues. Part 2 of this series describes the adverse effects social determinants of health can have on vulnerable children around the world. The impact of social determinants such as racism, discrimination, poverty, and limited access to care can lead to adverse effects such as poor mental health, diabetes, heart disease, substance abuse, complications during childbirth, suicide, and unexpected death. This collection describes the ways in which these social determinants can produce negative outcomes for children in the present and future.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Youths who are negatively affected by social determinants of health suffer adverse effects like increased risks of chronic health conditions and mental health issues. Part 3 of this series describes ways pediatricians can help fight these social determinants to promote health equity for our most vulnerable children. The causes and effects of social determinants of health are well-documented. Individual and group interventions such as screening, establishing community partnerships and a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and eliminating barriers to quality health care are highlighted in this collection and can go a long way toward ensuring that all children get the care they deserve.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.In this section, we are pleased to present an extensive collection of adolescent health articles that address the diverse needs of the adolescent and population as it relates to preventative health. Through a wide variety of research publications over the last 7 decades, the needs of those going through this dynamic phase of life have become more understood. Part 1 of the Adolescent Health Care collection presents the most salient of recent publications that aim to describe and address the current issues that affect the health and well-being of children in this important step of their development. Adolescents have a myriad of dynamic changes happening simultaneously, which undoubtedly affect their behaviors and health. It’s a time noted for emerging autonomy and sense of self, decision making, and experimentation. Issues such as disordered eating, substance abuse, overuse of screens, unhealthy sleep patterns, dangerous driving habits, and facing prejudice and racism are all common during adolescence, and each is covered with a current article describing how to prevent, diagnose, or treat the effects of these behaviors.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Patients and their families play a crucial role as partners in ensuring quality and safety across various aspects of healthcare, including direct care, quality enhancement, safety initiatives, professional education, research, facility planning, and policy development. This new collection focuses on the partnerships between families, patients, and clinicians to improve patient experience. This collection includes eight full-length articles on Individual-level Partnerships (Recognize and Support Caregiving Youth in Your Care; Improving Diagnostic Safety; Communication Strategies for Patients Who Are Nonverbal; and Contextualizing Future Health: A Parent and Resident Discuss Down Syndrome) and Systems-level Partnerships (Building Community With Assistive Technology; Codeveloped Family-Faculty Curriculum to Improve Trainee Communication; Family Caregiver Partnerships in Palliative Care Research Design and Implementation; and Community-Informed Peer Support for Parents of Gender-Diverse Youth).Also included are a specially crafted infographic, two plain language summaries distilling the key takeaways from additional articles, and a resource list for families looking to get more involved.

Hone your clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills with a new series of case-based topic-specific studies.This compilation of 20 gastroenterology-related cases includes presenting clinical manifestations and a discussion of the broad range of possible diagnoses, with a reveal of the actual diagnosis at the end. Cases cover gastrointestinal tumors, masses, and large cysts; primary gynecologic pathology; foreign body; infections; nutritional, metabolic, and immune abnormalities; abuse and neglect; and genitourinary issues, appendicitis, and even peptic ulcer disease. Whether you’re a physician-in-training, a pediatrician, a pediatric gastroenterologist, a surgeon, specialist, or clinician, you may not have the luxury to quickly refer to a center with specialists, subspecialists, and even sub-subspecialists, such as pediatric interventional endoscopists, which can impact referral decisions and take on a different degree of urgency, depending on the acuity of illness and available expertise. Boost your confidence in making an accurate GI testing, diagnosis, and treatment plan while mitigating risks involved in imaging or referrals that may cause significant further expense.

Hone your clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills with a new series of case-based topic-specific studies.This compilation of twenty neurology-related cases includes presenting clinical manifestations and a discussion of the broad range of possible diagnoses, with a reveal of the actual diagnosis at the end. Does this child have a classic presentation of a rare condition or an atypical presentation of a common diagnosis? Does the patient have a primary neurological condition or a neurological manifestation of a systemic disease? Several patients in this collection presented with ataxia, but their final diagnoses range from the unsurprising cerebellar tumor to uncommon conditions like heavy metal poisoning and rare genetic disorders. Does the child with diffuse weakness have a classic condition such as Guillain-BarrÉ syndrome, a vitamin deficiency, one of the periodic paralyses, or an autoimmune disorder such as myasthenia gravis? Cases also include relatively new conditions such as autoimmune encephalitis or genetic disorders but remind us not to overlook well-known but now uncommon conditions like vitamin deficiencies or remote neurological dysfunction due to cancer in another organ.

Hone your clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills  with a new series of case-based topic-specific studies.  This compilation of twenty dermatology cases from Pediatrics in Review can help increase your knowledge of skin diseases in children, encourage you to appreciate how morphology of skin disease can provide a wealth of diagnostic clues, and challenge you to think about the diverse dermatologic presentations. Cases include patients with uncommon variants of common pediatric skin conditions, as well as findings that on initial presentation can be alarming, like certain genital lesions or acute pigmented lesions. Several cases present with congenital or acquired “lumps and bumps” that are moderately common, and learning more about these conditions may enable you to recognize and distinguish them from mimickers and be aware of when they may be a sign of associated systemic features. There are several reports of patients with rare rashes that can have a significant risk for systemic morbidity. Being alert to the ways in which these conditions present will prepare the practitioner to consider these entities when assessing patients with similar presentations.

Hone your clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills  with a new series of case-based topic-specific studies.This compilation of 20 hematology/oncology cases from Pediatrics in Review was curated to help clinicians keep an open mind when seeing patients and maintain a broad index of suspicion for hematologic and oncologic disorders. Featured cases cover some aspects of the 2024 Content Outline of the American Board of Pediatrics content areas of bleeding disorders with both congenital and acquired disorders represented; disorders of white blood cells both quantitative and qualitative; hemoglobinopathies, focusing on more unusual presentations of complications; anemia, both productive and destructive processes; and finally oncologic disorders, including unusual presentation of childhood leukemia and solid tumors. This set of cases is a useful adjunct for those participating in Maintenance of Certification or preparing for initial certification.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Digital ecosystems have an outsized impact on children’s development and yet have received considerably less attention than individual behavioral approaches in digital media research (such as a child’s “screen time”). The digital ecosystem includes the digital design patterns that influence children’s media habits by funneling children toward endless scrolls, feeds, and nudges to keep watching. It includes the highly monetized patterns of advertisements and commercialization that are thinly veiled in popular content platforms. It includes the erosion of digital privacy with companies and third parties collecting personal information in covert and overt ways.  Part 1 of this series on digital media is an important addition to the literature because it includes studies of how digital design increases children’s risks from media, and how digital media use interacts with larger systemic structures and cultural forces at hand. This important review builds an evidence base justifying the reduction of commercialized content that is so popular in platforms.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Digital media companies are hurtling ahead in a race to capitalize on artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with commercial motives. The evolution of technology continues without enough voices from families and pediatricians to design the technology to suit children’s needs. Indeed, families are adopting technologies at an exponentially more rapid clip with each new technology developed.  Part 2 of this book series reflects on previous breakthroughs on the impact of digital media on child and adolescent outcomes, illuminating the ways that digital media can introduce risks through harmful content, displacement of other healthy behaviors, or contact from unwanted adults. This collection delves into how digital media intersects with physical health, such as sedentary behaviors and eating disorders; how digital media intersects with social determinants of health and mental health such as online victimization, problematic internet use, and academic performance. Additional risks identified in this collection explore amplification with artificial intelligence (AI), creating algorithms selecting commercialized content for children with surgical precision, creating sophisticated interactive designs to demand more and more timed play for young children, and widening the systemic and structural disparities that shape children and adolescent’s daily lives and digital experiences.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Technology can be leveraged as a tool to measure digital media use and eventually intervene, including a mobile app to track child smartphone and tablet use, which revealed insights about problematic content often accessed on devices. Future studies could use mobile apps and help families set limits and change design features, to support healthier relationships with media with tailored precision and accuracy.  Part 3 of this collection reflects how well-designed technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to expand the possibilities of play with imagination and envision a world where child-centered design can improve children’s wellbeing. Digital media can be leveraged as a distraction tool to reduce pain in prehospital settings. As technology becomes more sophisticated and can integrate children’s responses, there is the potential for it to contingently respond to children and act as a social partner. This may provide a more tailored and individualized approach to education and learning that meets children where they are developmentally.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know - original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Pediatric Collections: Food Insecurity is designed specifically for pediatric clinicians and healthcare professionals to address food insecurity within clinical environments. Food insecurity significantly impacts single parents, individuals from racial and ethnic minorities, those with low incomes, and families with young children. It has a negative effect on health across all stages of life, leading to adverse psychosocial and physical health outcomes. Food insecurity can also hinder academic success and impose significant economic burdens on healthcare expenses. With the integration of screening for food insecurity in pediatric clinical settings now recognized as a standard of care, there are numerous intervention practices available that can be easily scaled and adopted within your practice and community.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know – original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Understanding the pathophysiology of diseases is essential for critical thinking and accurate diagnosis. This comprehensive case report collection offers insights into how to arrive at the correct diagnosis by exploring a variety of respiratory-related clinical cases. Covering the full spectrum of pediatric pulmonology—from the upper and lower airways to the pulmonary complications of systemic diseases—this resource provides valuable guidance on topics such as the diverse causes of hypoxemia, differential diagnoses for cough, and strategies for evaluating respiratory distress amidst a range of potential causes, congenital abnormalities, and the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ideal for learners aiming to strengthen their diagnostic reasoning, this compilation connects clinical presentation with underlying mechanisms to improve understanding and patient care.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know – original, focused research in a snapshot approach. While infections are common, and most are mild and easily diagnosed, the first part of this 2-part series on infectious diseases, "Part 1: Can't Miss Diagnoses," includes cases with diagnoses that may be deadly and are challenging to recognize. Many of the presentations herein are seemingly benign and could easily be dismissed at first glance, and some are initially concerning but are without an obvious diagnosis. However, if these diagnoses are missed, there is a risk of serious morbidity or death and/or significant public health implications. These are the initial presentations that keep us up at night and run through our heads in clinic and at the bedside. They are the diagnoses we don't want to miss. Are you missing something? Are you letting a case report walk out the door? It is our goal that after reading these cases, you will be more alert and open to the idea of unusual and potentially dangerous cases walking into your practice.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know – original, focused research in a snapshot approach. The second part of this 2-part series on infectious disease, "Part 2: Indolent Head Scratchers," presents cases of patients not in imminent danger, but sick with puzzling symptoms and histories. Some of these cases have a prolonged clinical course, while others are just plain weird. Some cases present with common findings seen every day in clinical practice, but hide something rare and elusive under the surface, which comes into focus as the case progresses. Some of the diagnoses have been missed or overlooked for quite some time, given the indolent nature of the disease and cognitive biases. Similar to staring at an optical illusion for a long time, the frustratingly elusive diagnosis eventually comes into focus for each case. Together with "Part 1: Can't Miss Diagnoses," this series of infectious disease cases presents serious and puzzling cases designed to help you approach challenging patient cases with an open mind and bring pathogens and disease to light.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know – original, focused research in a snapshot approach. Pediatric Collections: Endocrinology Cases presents 20 real-world cases that reveal how subtle symptoms like fatigue, poor growth, or weight loss can mask complex endocrine disorders. Through detailed histories, physical exams, and diagnostic workups, this collection highlights the importance of broad differential thinking and pattern recognition in pediatric care. Covering a wide range of hormonal and metabolic conditions, it's an essential resource for clinicians seeking to sharpen their diagnostic skills and improve patient outcomes.Whether you're a practicing pediatrician, a resident, or a student, this case-based approach sharpens your clinical reasoning and enhances your ability to detect endocrine issues early—when intervention can have the greatest impact.Order your copy today and elevate your diagnostic acumen in one of medicine's most dynamic and rewarding specialties.

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know — original, focused research in a snapshot approach.New Pediatric Board Domains in Review BookPediatric Collections: Preventative Pediatrics/Well Child Care provides a collection of articles focused on preventative pediatrics and well-child care topics from newborn care to sleep disorders to obesity prevention and more. Offering an opportunity to revisit essential principles and apply them in practical settings, this collection is geared to enhance both your patient outcomes and your professional application. The collection highlights critical and relevant information from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) General Pediatrics Content Outline and covers topics that are included on both in-training and certifying exams. Key focus segments include Disease Screening and Prevention, Immunizations, Growth and Nutrition, and Anticipatory Guidance.This collection serves topics in an easily digestible and curated format that can assist you in integrating these topics into your daily practice as well as assist in preparing pediatric clinicians for comprehensive care. Caring for children means engaging with patients and families, using evidence-based care, and advocating for practices that improve child health. Order a copy of this new informative Pediatric Board Domains in Review book today!

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know — original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Pediatric Collections: Diagnostic Imaging includes articles offering valuable perspectives on patient health, while also presenting concerns related to radiation exposure, high-field magnetic environments, and contrast agents. The role of diagnostic imaging in modern pediatric clinical practice is continually advancing. This collection features research that investigates the changing landscape of diagnostic imaging for pediatric care, addressing implications such as enhancing imaging safety through prudent decision-making, utilizing imaging at the patient's bedside, evaluating the prognostic significance of neonatal imaging for future health outcomes, and more.Pediatric clinicians and healthcare professionals looking for the latest diagnostic imaging perspectives and research or residents and medical students looking to elevate their knowledge in this topic area this resource is for you. Order a copy of the new Pediatric Collections: Diagnostic Imaging today!

Pediatric Collections offers what you need to know — original, focused research in a snapshot approach.Pediatric Collections: Antimicrobial Stewardship provides collected insights and knowledge regarding the importance of Antimicrobial Stewardship. Collected in one resource to provide the clinician with insight into the correct antimicrobials administered in the correct doses, for an appropriate duration, and at the right time. Antimicrobial stewardship is a crucial strategy to address the continued rise of antimicrobial-resistant infections worldwide. This collection of recent antimicrobial stewardship research articles examines the power of collaboration among healthcare providers and institutions to implement quality improvement techniques and both outpatient and inpatient antimicrobial stewardship strategies. New antimicrobial stewardship research provides key information and additional ideas on how to address the ongoing rise of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. Order your copy today!