Pediatrics
Opinion
Action and awareness are needed to increase immunization rates
There is much work to be done to catch up with vaccinations missed because of the pandemic.
Clinical
PHM20 Virtual: Common incidental findings seen on pediatric imaging
Incidental findings are very common in pediatric imaging.
News
COVID-19 cases in children nearly doubled in just 4 weeks
AAP president: “In areas with rapid community spread, it’s likely that more children will also be infected.”
Clinical
Rapid cycle pediatric simulation exercises promise improved readiness
A nonjudgmental but firm critique of weaknesses during urgent care simulation exercises fosters readiness.
News
Studies gauge role of schools, kids in spread of COVID-19
A look at the effect of the school closures at the start of the pandemic in the United States.
Clinical
Children’s doctors in the world of adults
Pediatric hospitalists in New York City volunteered to treat adult patients during the COVID-19 surge.
News
Many children with COVID-19 present without classic symptoms
Of 22 children hospitalized and positive for SARS-CoV-2, most had no respiratory illness or symptoms.
News
Diagnostic testing for COVID-19: A quick summary for PCPs
Plus, answers to who and when to test.
Practice Management
COVID-19 pandemic driving huge declines in pediatric service revenue
Given the COVID-19-associated decline in patients, pediatric hospitalists are urged to adapt to a changed environment.
Career
Reflections from PHM’s chief fellow
We must ensure that our desire to have productive academic faculty does not result in the loss of those with clinical expertise.