News
Consider COVID-19–associated multisystem hyperinflammatory syndrome
May 14, 2020
It is hypothesized that the syndrome potentially is a late-onset inflammatory process or potentially an antibody-triggered inflammatory process.
News
COVID-19 fears tied to dangerous drop in child vaccinations
May 14, 2020
Parents need to be reminded of the need to protect their children against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Opinion
COVID-19 experiences from the pediatrician front line
May 13, 2020
Pediatricians share how practices have been adapting, especially in terms of a vaccinations, in the COVID-19 environment.
News
Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
May 13, 2020
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion
What does COVID-19 mean for child safety?
May 11, 2020
There is an increased risk of child abuse in this stressful time, when fewer people see at-risk children.
News
With life in the balance, a pediatric palliative care program expands its work to adults
May 8, 2020
“It brings up feelings like I had after 9/11 – a unified approach to surviving this as people, as a community, the idea that ‘we will get through this,’ ” said Dr. Frederick J. Kaskel.
News
Novel inflammatory syndrome in children possibly linked to COVID-19
May 8, 2020
Although cases of the Kawasaki-like symptoms are rare, health authorities advise any children presenting with the symptoms be taken immediately to see a specialist.
Opinion
Triage, L&D, postpartum care during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020
N95 masks and eye protection should be provided to all HCWs involved in the intrapartum management of untested asymptomatic patients.
Opinion
Obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic
May 6, 2020
Leading with compassion is vital to easing pregnant patients’ – and ob.gyn. practitioners’ – anxiety and stress.
Opinion
COVID-19: Social distancing with young children
May 4, 2020
Child development experts think the challenges that parents had with young children before COVID-19 are exacerbated by the current stress, Dr. Dinah Miller said.