Pediatrics
Long-term health outcomes of childhood sexual abuse
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse continue into adulthood. Here’s what can occur and how you can help these patients.
Quiz Time
Which statement about breast-feeding and obesity is correct? a. Breast-feeding has no effect on the risk of obesity in children. b. Breast-feeding is associated…
Effects of low to moderate alcohol intake during pregnancy examined
Preschool children of mothers who consumed low to moderate quantities of alcohol during pregnancy had no difference in test performance compared to mothers who…
Protecting children by preventing falls
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury to children outside hospitals and a considerable concern during hospitalization
Does periodontal disease contribute to preterm birth?
The authors discuss the answer to this question.
Unite to Fight the Flu – Influenza Season Update
There is a saying that if you’ve experienced one influenza season, you’ve experienced one influenza season. Influenza is a highly unpredictable virus, and the…
Understanding seizures in children
Although seizures are scary for the child, parents, and bystanders, most pediatric seizures can be controlled or eliminated.
Ready, set, go! How to return to the nursing workforce
Are you an RN who has been out of the workforce? Your talents, experience and expertise are needed in all healthcare settings. While technology…
Current and future newborn screening
Newborn screening illustrates what can happen when genetic testing converges with ethics and electronic health records
Long-term health outcomes of childhood sexual abuse
The consequences of childhood sexual abuse continue into adulthood. Here’s what can occur and how you can help these patients.
Quiz Time
Which statement about breast-feeding and obesity is correct? a. Breast-feeding has no effect on the risk of obesity in children. b. Breast-feeding…
Effects of low to moderate alcohol intake during pregnancy examined
Preschool children of mothers who consumed low to moderate quantities of alcohol during pregnancy had no difference in test performance compared to…
Protecting children by preventing falls
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury to children outside hospitals and a considerable concern during hospitalization
Does periodontal disease contribute to preterm birth?
The authors discuss the answer to this question.
Unite to Fight the Flu – Influenza Season Update
There is a saying that if you’ve experienced one influenza season, you’ve experienced one influenza season. Influenza is a highly unpredictable virus,…
Understanding seizures in children
Although seizures are scary for the child, parents, and bystanders, most pediatric seizures can be controlled or eliminated.
Ready, set, go! How to return to the nursing workforce
Are you an RN who has been out of the workforce? Your talents, experience and expertise are needed in all healthcare settings.…
Current and future newborn screening
Newborn screening illustrates what can happen when genetic testing converges with ethics and electronic health records