Pediatrics
News
PICU, hospital admissions up due to opioid ingestion
News
This is what a flu pandemic looks like
At first glance, activity level appears to equal the pandemic of 2009-2010.
News
Persistent opioid use a risk after surgery in teens and young adults
Higher initial opioid requirements didn’t necessarily mean persistent opioid use later.
Clinical
Journal of Hospital Medicine – Jan. 2018
Read the latest from the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the premier publication for dissemination of research for the specialty of hospital...
News
U.S. influenza activity widespread to start 2018
In one way at least, this flu season is already worse than 2016-2017.
News
FDA: No more codeine or hydrocodone cold medicines for children
Risks outweigh benefits for pediatric prescription cough and cold medicines containing opioids.
Clinical
Optimal rate of flow for high-flow nasal cannula in young children
The optimal high-flow nasal cannula rate to decrease effort of breathing for children
Practice Management
Phoenix Children’s Hospital integrates care from ground up
More than 1,000 physicians in the Phoenix metro area are part of a hospital network with incentive-laden contracts for meeting care and wellness...
Clinical
Pediatric acute appendicitis: Is it time for nonoperative treatment (NOT)?
Nonoperative treatment may be a reasonable alternative to standard surgical management for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children.
Clinical
Journal of Hospital Medicine – Nov. 2017
Read the latest research from the Journal of Hospital Medicine, the premier publication for dissemination of research and education for the...