Adolescent Contraception 101
Adolescence is full of firsts. Big questions about bodies, safety and choices rise to the surface. Contraception can feel intimidating for teens and complex for pediatricians. However, it's also a pow...
17 Helmi 27min
Sports Physicals for Young Athletes
Before the Friday night lights and before the season even begins, there's one appointment that can determine athletic eligibility: the pre-participation sports physical. For pediatricians, it's often ...
10 Helmi 29min
Prescribing GLP-1 Medications in Pediatric Practice
GLP-1 medications have become an important part of adult obesity treatment and are now increasingly relevant in pediatric care. As new approvals emerge and clinical guidance continues to evolve, pedia...
3 Helmi 33min
Circumcision Conversations
Circumcision is one of the most common procedures performed in newborns. For such a frequent procedure, it can stir up big conversations in the primary care office. How do you help families make infor...
27 Tammi 34min
Growing Pains or Growth Problems?
A growth charts tell a story long before a child can. A sudden dip, a stubborn plateau, a pubertal spurt that arrives too early, or too late, can spark big questions. From short stature to rapid puber...
20 Tammi 29min
Preventing Childhood Obesity
When addressing obesity in the clinic, it's common to ask patients to focus on food and exercise. But what if we think upstream of the clinical problem and consider the environments, habits and system...
13 Tammi 33min
Assessing Pediatric Joint Pain
Joint pain is a common concern in pediatric practice. If a child is limping after sports or describes vague aches and pains, it often points to a minor injury or a self-limited condition. But in some ...
6 Tammi 24min
Analyzing Anxiety in Pediatrics
Anxiety in children can serve as a safeguard or become profoundly disruptive. For pediatricians, distinguishing between developmentally appropriate worry, generalized anxiety disorder and clinically s...
30 Joulu 202526min
