Posts about Pediatrics
It is tragic that in 2025, measles—a fully preventable disease—has caused two deaths (at the time of writing) and sickened hundreds across the United States. With outbreaks making headlines, patients are flooding our inboxes and exam rooms with urgent questions:
With pediatric suicide rates on the rise, early and effective screening is crucial. Among adolescents aged 12-18, nearly 1 in 5experiences suicidal ideation—and primary care providers are often the first point of contact. Since many young people don't openly discuss their struggles, proactive screening can uncover hidden risks and create opportunities for timely intervention.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a condition characterized by problematic eating behaviors that result in significant health concerns. ARFID can be hard to distinguish from the typical picky eating behaviors seen in childhood. The key distinction? ARFID results in medical complications.
As clinicians, empowering patients with practical allergen control tips can make a significant difference in their quality of life. From dust mites to pollen, it all starts at home. A targeted approach is best—if you have allergy testing results and know specific triggers, that’s where you should start!
It’s a busy Monday morning, and you walk in to see a 4-year-old child for her well check. Her parents mention she’s been more tired and moody lately, but otherwise, she’s a happy, healthy kid—just a bit of a picky eater. So, you check her Hemoglobin level… and it comes back perfectly normal.
When it comes to understanding the dos and don’ts of human milk storage, we’ve got you covered. Think of this as your go-to resource for keeping that liquid gold fresh and making life a little easier for parents with busy days (and tired nights)!
Hippo Education’s MOCA-Peds 2025 eBook is here! This peer-reviewed resource is designed to help you confidently tackle all 45 of the American Board of Pediatrics’ annual objectives and featured readings. Each chapter dives into a specific objective, starting with a Pearls section—packed with the most essential information you’ll need to answer ABP’s MOCA-Peds questions. For those who want to go deeper, the chapter body offers a...
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Working in the pediatric ED is a job I absolutely love—well, except between November and March. Every spring, we emerge from the trenches of winter respiratory season, and I somehow forget the endless parade of coughing, sore throats, and snot that dominates our halls.
Read moreUnfortunately, my son was part of the initial Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak that hit in the fall of 2023. We had just returned from a family cruise – bringing back more than just souvenirs. While most of my family tested positive for COVID post-cruise, my son kept testing negative. However, his cough and fever lingered just enough to keep my PA instincts and Mom Radar on high alert. Let’s dive into reviewing a condition that has made an...
Toe walking in toddlers is often seen as part of their learning process and, at times, even considered charming. Who doesn’t love a toddler ballerina on their tiptoes? It’s estimated that up to 5% of toddlers walk on their tippy toes, with some studies reporting rates as high as 24%. But as pediatricians, it’s our job to determine when toe walking is part of typical development and when it requires further investigation.
