Pediatrics
Quality
Pediatric hospitalists take on the challenge of antibiotic stewardship
While antibiotic stewardship is an issue relevant to nearly all hospitalists, for pediatric patients the considerations can be unique.
From the Society
Research progress in a short time window
Gaining insight on the incidence and descriptors of emergency transfer cases in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Opinion
Rectal temps in the nursery
This method ensures a careful look at an infant’s whole body.
News
Rapid genomic testing can diagnose critically ill infants
Rapid, targeted genomic sequencing shows promise in quickly diagnosing critically ill infants for whom standard clinical work-ups were...
News
With inpatient flu shots, providers’ attitude problem may outweigh parents’
Providers need to learn more about barriers to inpatient influenza vaccination.
Career
PHM17 session summary: Career Development (K Award) grants
Embracing the benefit of formalizing your research training early can lead to a successful and satisfying academic career in the long term.
News
Hospital-led interventions cut pediatric asthma hospitalizations
A range of hospital-driven interventions achieved various benefits for asthmatic children and adolescents in Hamilton County, Ohio.
From the Society
Acquiring a REDcap data entry skill set
A medical student acquires new skills while collecting data for a research project.
Video
VIDEO: What’s new in AAP’s pediatric hypertension guidelines
SAN FRANCISCO – Some of the advice is similar to the group’s last effort in 2004, but there are a few key changes.
News
Study: Don’t separate NAS infants from moms
NASHVILLE, TENN. – New approach reduces medication use, hospital length of stay, and cost.