Practice Management News

Respiratory syncytial virus incidence rates among pregnant people are lower than those seen in older adults and young children, although researchers say rates are still significant and warrant consideration in vaccine policy decisions.

Weight loss presented as a positive opportunity by physicians was associated with greater uptake of treatment and weight loss, a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found.

After graduating with a political science degree at the University of Tennessee, I joined Teach for America as a Corps member in the Rio Grande Valley. This experience solidified my decision to pursue a career in medicine.

Researchers identified 16 predictors of infant hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus and developed a model that clinicians can use to predict an infant’s risk, according to findings published in The Lancet Digital Health.

WASHINGTON —Pediatric obesity and guidelines on how to manage it were the focus of several symposiums at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

Routine vaccination rates among kindergartners in the United States remained lower than pre-pandemic levels last school year as vaccine exemptions increased to an all-time high, according to data published Thursday by the CDC.

Although using artificial intelligence could be helpful for some aspects of patient care, experts say relying on the technology without the aid of an infectious disease consult could be hazardous for patients, a recent study showed.

Pediatric ED visits for firearm injuries nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with earlier trends, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Primary care practices in counties with higher social deprivation had decreased odds of documenting alcohol-related problems in the electronic health record, according to a recent study.

FDA has eliminated the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) programs for Lotronex (alosetron hydrochloride) and approved generics.