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Challenges in the outpatient treatment of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia

August 31, 2009

After navigating a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia, pediatricians' attention turns to treatment and management, which is guided by age and clinical factors.

The 'green' pediatric office

September 1, 2009

One critical component of the office of the future will be its environmental sustainability. This first article in a series looks at ecological ways to build a new pediatric practice office.

Hirsutism in puberty: what's new since 1985

September 1, 2009

The ninth in a year-long series of commentary reviewing topics published in Contemporary Pediatrics 25 years ago. This month's article reviews the causes and management of hirsutism in adolescent girls.

Should we teach testicular self-exam?

August 1, 2009

The eighth in a year-long series of commentary reviewing topics published in Contemporary Pediatrics 25 years ago. This month's review reexamines the evidence for teaching testicular self-exams to young men.

WANTED: Contemporary Pediatrics' Editorial Advisory Board Member

July 14, 2009

We are looking for someone who is: - in general community practice - board certified - out of residency training no more than 5 years

Then and Now: Television and children

October 1, 2009

The tenth in a year-long series of commentary reviewing topics published in Contemporary Pediatrics 25 years ago. This month's article discusses the influence of TV on children and the AAP's current stance on the subject.

Easier pediatric blood pressure screening

October 1, 2009

Dr. Andrew Schuman recently sat down with Dr. David Kaelber to discuss the implications of his vastly simplified screening tool for pediatric hypertension.

Is CRP in neonatal sepsis a helpful marker?

October 1, 2009

A short window of action exists for the newborn with suspected sepsis. With little time and less-than-perfect lab studies, are CRP values the added clue you need to arrive at a diagnosis?

Optimizing primary care for LGBTQ youth

October 1, 2009

Caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth requires both an understanding of general adolescent cognitive and sexual health development, as well as an awareness of some of the unique medical and social issues these young people may face.

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