Pharma Marketing May Contribute to Stimulant Oversupply
Amid widespread prescription stimulant misuse, new research begins to characterize how pharmaceutical marketing may play a role.
Read MoreExploring Social Needs and Behavioral Health Risks in Children
The rise of screening for social needs presents an opportunity for pediatricians to make connections across screening tools and develop targeted interventions, a new study suggests.
Read MoreStudy: Improvements Needed for Hepatitis C Testing in Youth
The opioid epidemic is fueling an increase in hepatitis C in the Unites States, especially among younger demographics. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that in 2016, 9.1% of all people with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection were between the ages of 15 and 24 — up from 3.8%…
Read MoreTransforming Pediatrics: Lessons from Reach Out and Read
Barry Zuckerman, the pediatrician who fostered Reach Out and Read from grassroots beginnings, shares insights for innovating in pediatrics.
Read MoreHospital Program Fosters Equity Through Music
A clinic-based music program gives careful consideration to clients’ unique needs, enabling better access to developmental enrichment opportunities for children and families.
Read MoreEven After Overdose, Only 1 in 3 Young Adults Receive OUD Meds
Research highlights opportunity to intervene with adolescents, a group who’s particularly vulnerable to addiction and overdose.
Read MoreRegional Differences in Food Prices Highlight Inadequacy of SNAP
A new study affirms SNAP’s positive association with better health outcomes, but reveals regional gaps in its value.
Read MoreStudy Examines Food Insecurity and Healthcare Utilization in Kids
Research has linked food insecurity to higher healthcare expenditures in adults, but the pattern among children isn’t as clear.
Read MoreBRANCH: Supporting Families to Help Young Children Thrive
A new model builds capacity in pediatric primary care to foster healthy parent-child relationships and provide support to caregivers experiencing stress and trauma.
Read MoreImproving Children’s Healthcare Outcomes: A Walk in the Park?
A parks prescription movement catching on among healthcare providers may be a low-cost intervention for some of children’s biggest healthcare issues.
Read MoreFamily Engagement Should Be an Integral Part of Gender Care
An innovative model of pediatric gender care combines social work and medical care to engage family, which can lead to better outcomes for gender diverse youth.
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Anxiety Treatment for Young People: Is Digital the Future?
A first-of-its kind study tests online vs. in-person anxiety treatments in children and teens, with an eye toward expanding access.
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