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Pediatric Dermatology: Treating Patients of Color
With children of color, or individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types III to VI, representing a large portion of the pediatric population, it is critical for healthcare professionals to be aware of and recognize the unique clinical presentations and challenges affecting
Understanding Neonatal Acne
While acne is most often associated with and prevalent in adolescents, the cutaneous condition can occur in patients of all ages. Recently, cases of adult acne have spiked in light of heightened population stress levels while the clinical phenomenon of acne
The Untold Truth: How Parental Mental Illness Affects Children’s Mental Health
Mental health among the population has reached new lows. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound and prevailing toll on the mental well-being of children, well-documented by parents, pediatricians, and psychologists. Suicide has become a leading cause of death for children above the
Children’s Nutrition Today: Eating Patterns and Use of Dietary Supplements
Nutrition is a fundamental component of health, and establishing healthy eating habits early in life is critical to ensuring lifelong healthy dietary patterns. Throughout their childhood, pediatric patients develop their eating habits, food preferences, and other lifestyle factors that can
Cardiac Dysfunction in Children with COVID-19
Health professionals should monitor disease progression closely in patients of all ages infected with COVID-19 to provide timely therapeutic interventions and prevent potential adverse health outcomes such as cardiac dysfunction in children.
Children in Crisis: An Emerging Mental Health Epidemic
Recent tragic events have underscored the importance of psychiatric wellness and sparked a national conversation surrounding the pressing need for improved mental health care. Despite increased attention, mental health is often overlooked as a vital component of overall pediatric health
The Children’s Mental Health Crisis: How Social Isolation in Childhood Alters Brain Development and Function
Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and Children’s Hospital Association declared a national emergency in children’s mental health. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, mounting challenges across the spectrum of
Early-Life Exposure to Dogs Linked to Decreased Schizophrenia Risk
Owning a pet has been associated with many health benefits, ranging from decreased blood pressure and cholesterol levels to increased life expectancy. Pet dogs specifically provide opportunities for increased physical activity, socialization, and time spent outdoors while also improving emotional
Early Body Dissatisfaction & Depression in Adolescents
Body dissatisfaction and poor body image have been rising in prevalence continuously fueled by social and popular media channels leading to shifting attitudes among adolescents in particular. Such concerns are frequently reported in mid-adolescence and may be associated with the
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Implications and Disparities
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are a group of conditions present in up to 10% of pregnancies, contribute to gestational complications, and represent a significant cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
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