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Infectious Diseases in Children reporting live from AAP Conference & Exhibition
ORLANDO, Fla. — Infectious Diseases in Children will be covering this year’s AAP National Conference & Exhibition onsite between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
“The annual AAP conference has a tradition of providing cutting-edge topics and important discussions that help pediatricians in their daily practice,” Richard F. Jacobs, MD, professor emeritus at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Infectious Diseases in Children chief medical editor, said. “The speakers are approachable experts in their field and a collegial atmosphere provides a wonderful opportunity to share concerns and ideas.”
This year, our staff will make the latest research and video perspectives with experts available on our AAP Meeting Page. Check back during the meeting for live coverage of this year’s top news.
To prepare for our upcoming coverage, Infectious Diseases in Children has compiled a list of some of the top stories from the 2017 meeting:
Misinformation, concerns regarding MiraLAX prevail despite lack of proof
The increasing news coverage of gastrointestinal conditions and their treatments have spurred the spread of misinformation, especially concerning the use of MiraLAX for treating constipation. Read More
AAP offers guidelines to reduce risks linked to body art in teens
Parents of teenagers considering tattoos, piercings or scarification — cutting, burning or branding the skin — are encouraged to inform their pediatrician to facilitate a discussion of consequences and potential risks associated with body modifications. Read More
Climate crisis expected to contribute to global disease burden
Asthma, malaria and cholera, among other chronic and acute conditions, are expected to rise in prevalence as a result of climate change. The current use of fossil fuel combustion, a significant factor contributing to this climate change, causes 3.7 million deaths annually from urban, outdoor exposures and 4.3 million deaths per year from indoor exposures such as coal cookstoves. Read More
Opioid-related ED visits rose 53% among children within 5 years
Every day in the United States, approximately 117 children in EDs test positive for opioid abuse or dependence, with reported annual numbers rising from 32,235 in 2008 to 49,626 in 2013. Read More
Few ED physicians counsel families on firearm injury prevention
Although most pediatric emergency medicine providers believe that proper counseling could prevent firearm injuries sustained by children, only about 35% provide occasional or frequent guidance on the topic to families. Read More
Disclosures: Jacobs reports no relevant financial disclosures.