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A new study published in Pediatrics by researchers from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Research in Office Settings Network, OCHIN, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), including Clinical Futures experts Alexander Fiks, MD, MSCE, Janani Ramachandran, MS, MPH, Mary Kate Kelly, MPH, Julia…
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Editor’s Note: With the latest uptick in COVID cases, we are reminded that some viruses evolve quickly—like flu—and require more frequent vaccinations/boosters. But, we also know that for the viruses which mutate slowly—like measles and polio—vaccination immunity can last decades or even a lifetime. Because each virus is different, vaccines are administered at various points throughout childhood. To keep children as healthy as possible, adhering to evidence-based vaccine schedules is key.
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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a very common illness in children. RSV causes cold-like symptoms, can sometimes cause lower respiratory infections, and can be severe in infants and health-compromised people.
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) affect 2-8% of all children by age 7, according to CDC. But, despite decades of treatment with antimicrobials, experts disagree on exactly how to care for children suffering from these types of infections. One point of variance is duration of therapy for children with UTIs—sometimes medication is prescribed for 10 days, other times for 5 days.
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Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the US. (It has been for decades.) And, tobacco use is still far too common across all age groups, with 2022 data showing a whopping 16.5% of high school students reporting current use.
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We know that engaging patients in their care can positively impact their health outcomes. Most experts also advocate for shared medical decision making, in consideration of informed consent and respect for agency and autonomy.
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Caring for a medically complex child in the United States often requires navigating complex, inefficient systems to access health insurance, medical care, and other support services like specialized therapies and equipment.
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This year the Pediatric Academic Society Meeting will take place in Washington, D.C., from April 27 to May 1, 2023. It is a great opportunity for pediatricians and other health professionals from around the world to meet and learn from each other.
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When looking for a new place to live, the neighborhood usually influences a family's decision. Some people are looking for low crime rates, a good school for their children, to be close to their jobs, or a park. However, should your health be a consideration when moving to a neighborhood? For many people, health does not play a role when moving to a new location.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted much of life as we knew it. Adolescents may have been especially impacted, as social distancing forced a new way of virtual learning for many, and declines in the economy and job instability have impacted many families.
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We are pleased to announce that the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been selected to participate in the Health Systems Implementation Initiative (HSII), a new funding opportunity developed by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to promote the uptake of useful research results in practice.
