Patch testing in atopic dermatitis: when and how

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “Recent data are calling into question old dogmas and reshaping the way we think about this.”

Don’t miss baby scabies

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Scratching is not a sign of scabies in infants.

How to manage infected eczema in children

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – UCSD’s Dr. Eichenfield shared his treatment approach in a pearl-filled interview.

Rhymin’ pediatric dermatologist provides Demodex tips

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “One of the things that we never used to see in kids, but now I see all the time, probably because I’m looking for it, is Demodex.”

Fewer hypos with CGM in routine pediatric T1DM care

BERLIN – In the first year after the initiation of continuous glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia episodes needing external help were significantly reduced.

Consider omitting CSF testing in older, low-risk febrile infants

To confirm the safety of omitting CSF testing in low-risk febrile infants older than 28 days, a prospective study will be needed.

Children with poor cardiorespiratory fitness have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in adulthood can be calculated by measuring cardiorespiratory fitness in childhood.

Assess ADHD at developmental age, rather than chronological

ORLANDO – The diagnosis should be reserved for situations in which the symptoms clearly interfere with social, academic, and occupational settings.

AAP advises moderate physical, cognitive activity after sports concussion

A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics counsels children to return to reduced activities post concussion versus total rest.

DBT can help traumatized, suicidal youth manage emotions

Dialectical behavior therapy can be used to help treat self-harming adolescents who are victims of trauma, Dr. Michele Berk said.

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