Pediatrics
News
Decline in child COVID may signal end of latest surge
United States saw fewer cases and fewer admissions among children, but also fewer vaccinations.
Career
Navigating parenthood as pediatricians
There are numerous challenges for hospitalists who are parents because of poor parental leave policies in the United States.
News
COVID vaccine is safe, effective for children aged 5-11, Pfizer says
A lower dose of the vaccine – just 10 mg – has been tested in children between the ages of 5 and 11.
Career
PHM 2021: Leading through adversity
Despite adversity, we have the ability to demonstrate resilience.
News
Children and COVID: New cases down slightly from record high
Hospitalizations may have spiked as vaccinations continue to decline.
Career
PHM 2021: Achieving gender equity in medicine
COVID-19 is causing immense stress on women in medicine and the impact could be disastrous.
Clinical
Medical education must take broader view of disabilities
Strategies for disability education can help health care providers reduce disparities in care for the disabled.
Quality
Choosing Wisely campaign targets waste and overuse in hospital pediatrics
Multiple medical societies collaborated to develop guidelines for high-value care with less unnecessary testing and hospitalization.
News
United States reaches 5 million cases of child COVID
New cases and hospitalizations reach new highs while vaccinations continue to drop in 12- to 15-year-olds.
Clinical
COVID-19 continues to complicate children’s mental health care
One pediatric hospital’s strategies for managing medical and mental health in the wake of the ongoing pandemic.