Small Talk by Contemporary Pediatrics

When thinking about anorexia nervosa, it's likely that you'll picture a very thin adolescent girl staring at a scale or maybe a plate with only a small amount of food. This image does describe some su...

27 Jan 202222min

The day after Thanksgiving 2021 the news of a new variant with several mutations was announced and quickly named Omicron, as well as a variant of concern. It has since become the predominant variant c...

6 Jan 20224min

First proposed in 1967, the medical home is meant to improve access to care, maximize care satisfaction, and improve overall health. It can also help provide continuity of care. Contemporary Pediatri...

16 Des 202112min

The news about the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine becoming available for children aged 5 to 11 years was met with happiness by pediatricians and many parents alike. Vaccines in the pipeline could br...

18 Nov 202111min

The virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition covered a wide array of topics and even with the convenience of on-demand sessions, it's nearly impossible to attend ev...

28 Okt 20213min

The return of cooler temperatures means that the fall/winter respiratory season is nearly here. Last year there was a concerted effort to get the flu shot administered to as many people as possible, w...

7 Okt 202112min

Earlier this year the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare implemented a new evaluation and management coding system for outpatient visits, which was meant to ease documentation burdens. Contemporary Pe...

16 Sep 202111min

The Contemporary Pediatrics editorial advisory board is key to ensuring that the magazine is providing the practical clinical guidance the pediatric provider needs to offer the best care possible. The...

26 Aug 20215min