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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Breaking news from the #CDC today: The agency has updated the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children and shifting others to risk-based or shared decision-making categories. MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/cdc-cha...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
A new Special Report, "Advances in Type 1 Diabetes Management," is now free to watch on Contemporary Pediatrics! In this 6-part series, Herbert Bravo MD, and Marian Rewers, MD, PhD, discuss the latest #T1D developments. Click here for the full series: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/video-series...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
In this short video, Mimi C. Lee, MD, PhD, explains the mechanism of whole genome and exome testing, highlighting GeneDx's ExomeDx test and GenomeDx tests. #medsky Watch the full interview with Lee, and learn more about genetic testing: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/mimi-c-...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Angela Hasler, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, expresses excitement for the December 11, 2025, FDA approval of GSK's gepotidacin, indicated to treat uncomplicated urogenital #gonorrhea in patients aged 12 years and older weighing at least 45 kg. #medsky MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/the-ben...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Edward Hook, MD, emeritus professor of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, emphasized the importance of today's zoliflodacin #FDA approval to treat for the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital #gonorrhea. Watch the full interview: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/edward-...
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Edward Hook, MD, reacts to the FDA approval of zoliflodacin for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea | Contemporary Pediatrics
“Having a drug that [patients] can be confident in that will be highly effective as well as well tolerated is a great advantage," said Edward Hook, MD.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
The FDA has approved BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s berotralstat (#ORLADEYO) prophylactic oral pellets for pediatric patients aged 2 to <12 years with HAE. Berotralstat is now the first targeted oral prophylactic for this indication. FULL DETAILS: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-app...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Breaking #FDA news: The federal agency has approved GSK's gepotidacin (Blujepa) as an oral option to treat uncomplicated urogenital #gonorrhea in patients aged 12 years and older weighing at least 45 kg. Full details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-app...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
If you missed it: The FDA is launching a safety review of #RSV preventive monoclonal antibodies #nirsevimab and #clesrovimab. Reuters reported that FDA officials made inquiries into the RSV preventive therapies in the summer. #medsky Full details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/reports...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
In light of today's #ACIP meeting, Chari Cohen, DrPH, MPH, president of the Hepatitis B Foundation, explains that the foundation is recommending that #infants continue to receive the birth dose of the hepatitis B #vaccine. Watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/hepatit...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
NEW TODAY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ACIP has voted to pass a pair of updated recommendations related to the #hepatitis B virus vaccine and timing among infants. View the exact voting language and how the committee voted, here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/acip-vo...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Josh Feder, MD, explains applied behavioral analysis, part of a larger discussion of the recent recommendations from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (@AACAP) to improve and expand access to #autism care. Watch the full interview: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/joshua-...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The open-label trial will assess safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy in adults before expanding into a pediatric cohort. #Pediatrics #Immunology #RareDisease #GeneTherapy READ MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/first-p...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
In our latest #puzzler quiz, try to diagnose this 8-year-old girl with a corneal lesion. View some case details below, then click the link for more information and to make your diagnosis. Can you diagnose this patient? View more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/can-you...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
New from the FDA: The agency accepts Arcutis Biotherapeutics' sNDA application for #roflumilast cream 0.3% (Zoryve) to treat #plaque #psoriasis in children aged 2 to 5 years. #medsky #pedsky More details to come on contemporarypediatrics.com.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
ICYMI: J&J has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the FDA for ustekinumab (Stelara), seeking an expanded indication to include children 2 years and older with moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis. #pedksy DETAILS: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/j-j-sub...
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J&J submits sBLA for ustekinumab to treat children with ulcerative colitis 2 years and up | Contemporary Pediatrics
If approved, this UC indication would add to pediatric indications of ustekinumab for psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Arcutis Biotherapeutics has announced the commercial launch of #roflumilast 0.05% for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in children aged 2 to 5 years. Arcutis stated the topical formulation will be available in pharmacies this week. www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/lawrenc...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
According to new phase 3 data, #upadacitinib met co-primary endpoints in both Phase 3 trials for non-segmental #vitiligo at week 48, among adults and adolescents. #medsky #pedsky Full details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/upadaci...
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Upadacitinib achieves 50% reduction in Total Vitiligo Area Scoring Index at 48 weeks
A pair of phase 3 trials showed that AbbVie's daily upadacitinib 15 mg led to a 50% reduction in T-VASI 50 and a 75% reduction in F-VASI 75 at 48 weeks among adolescents 12 years and older.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
In this Q&A, Tracey Gaslin PhD, CPNP, FNP-BC, CRNI, RN-BC, of Alliance for Camp Health, talks about #ticks! Highlights: - Extended tick activity later into the year - How pediatricians can educate families on ticks, bites, and post-bite care Read: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/talking...
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Talking ticks with Tracey Gaslin, PhD, CPNP, FNP-BC, CRNI, RN-BC
In this Q&A, nurse practitioner Tracey Gaslin, PhD, discusses tick bites in pediatric patients, from how to prevent a bite to what to do after a bite, and highlights resources available from the Fight...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
In this Q&A discussion, study investigator of zoliflodacin, Sarah McLeod, PhD, highlights phase 3 data on the drug's efficacy against multidrug-resistant Neisseria #gonorrhoeae. #IDWeek #medsky #pedsky Click here to read this Q&A from #IDWeek: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/sarah-m...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Also new today out of #FallClinical2025 in Vegas: Lebrikizumab-lbkz (Ebglyss; EliLillyandCo) demonstrated similar levels of #skin clearance in patients with #atopicdermatitis when administered once every 8 weeks compared to every 4 weeks. MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fall-cl...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Announced at the 2025 @fallclinical #Dermatology Conference in Las Vegas: Roflumilast cream 0.15% and 0.05% demonstrated improved #itch and reduced impact of AD on sleep in patients 2 years and up. #medsky #pedsky Full coverage: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fall-cl...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The #FDA has expanded pediatric indications for adalimumab-aaty (Yuflyma; Celltrion USA) and unbranded adalimumab-aaty to include the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa in adolescent patients aged 12 years and older, and uveitis in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
This week, the Infectious Diseases Society of America released updated guidelines regarding testing for Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis in adolescents and adults. #Strep #Strepthroat #medksy #pediatrics #pedsky Read more on the updated guideline: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/idsa-re...
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IDSA recommends use of scoring systems to guide testing for Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis
IDSA’s new GAS pharyngitis guidance emphasizes selective testing using clinical scoring to reduce overtreatment and antibiotic misuse.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Thank you, peace madueme, MD, chief of #Cardiology at @Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida, for speaking with us about #ECGs and how they can supplement routine sports physicals for #youth athletes. #medsky Watch our full interview here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/using-e...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
If you missed it: Today, the FDA accepted MannKind Corporation's sBLA for #Afrezza Inhalation Powder to include children and adolescents with type 1 or type 2 #diabetes. READ MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-acc...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Backup camera mandate linked to fewer severe pediatric backover injuries: Backover trauma occurs when a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle in reverse. Researchers reported both fatal and severe injuries in children under age 5 have decreased. #medsky #pedsky More: hubs.li/Q03LwvXw0
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The study, "The Association of Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences with Preterm Birth of Their Infants," found that #mothers with 2 or more ACEs were nearly twice as likely to deliver #preterm as those with fewer or no ACEs. Read more: hubs.li/Q03Lwwht0
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Michael Levas, MD, of Project Ujima and Children's Wisconsin presented data at the 2025 AAP National Conference that demonstrated nearly 1 in 4 children with #firearm injuries had prior #ED visits for crashes or violence. #AAP More on this association: hubs.li/Q03LwqWB0
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
New research published at the 2025 AAP National Conference has revealed an emerging #suicide method that involves the ingestion of sodium nitrite. The method is increasingly being used by adolescents and young adults. #AAP More on this emerging trend: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/sodium-...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
In another video interview from the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, Diane Straub, MD, of Children's Hospital Colorado, discussed the current climate related to adolescent sexual health. Watch our brief discussion with Straub here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/diane-s...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
From the AAP National Conference & Exhibition: Melanie Cree, MD, discussed approaches to evaluating primary amenorrhea and managing conditions such as Turner syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and the female athlete triad. Full interview: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/melanie...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
According to a presentation at the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Denver, #opioid exposures among US-children are showing concerning trends, with steady increases in pre-teen cases over the past 5 years. #medsky Full study details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/emergen...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
From the AAP National Conference: Hands-on menstruation education fosters confidence, reduces stigma, and equips adolescents with practical skills for menstrual health, according to an abstract presented at the conference. Full study details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/hands-o...
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Hands-on menstruation education program improves adolescent preparedness, confidence
Hands-on menstruation education fosters confidence, reduces stigma, and equips adolescents with practical skills for menstrual health.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Today marks the first day of the 2025 @AAPexperience from Denver, Colorado! #medsky #pedsky Follow us on our website, contemporarypediatrics.com, for continued coverage, including expert interviews. More: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/aap-202...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report stated the federal agency recorded the most pediatric, influenza-associated deaths since the 2009-10 season, with 280 deaths reported. Full data analysis: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/cdc-rep...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The FDA has authorized for marketing Essilor Stellest eyeglasses for children aged 6 to 12 years to correct hashtag#myopia and slow its progression. Click here for full authorization details: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-aut...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Several members of our Editorial Advisory Board have commented on the CDC's #ACIP meeting last week. See a preview below, and click the link for a full recap of the meeting. #MMR #COVID19 #vaccine Read more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/reactio...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Get an inside look as to what to expect from the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, held in Denver, Colorado, from September 26-30. See who will be giving key notes, what to expect on AI, mental health, and much more. #medsky #pedsky AAP: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/what-to...
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What to expect from the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition
A quick look into some of the top sessions occurring at the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition, being held from September 26-30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The #CDC's ACIP has completed its 2-day September meeting with 4 votes on #COVID-19 vaccine-related recommendations. #pedsky #medsky Read more, including coverage from yesterday regarding MMR, MMRV, and Hepatitis B: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/acip-to...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The CDC's ACIP is in session for day 1 of a 2-day meeting to discuss several vaccine updates and proposed recommendations, including for MMRV, Hepatitis B, and COVID-19, to be discussed Friday. Read more on the meeting here: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/acip-to...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Study investigator Ji-Hyun Lee, MD, PhD, explains her study that evaluated brief exposure to inhaled anesthesia during surgery among infants. READ: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/ji-hyun...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
If you are still getting caught up this short holiday week, we have you covered with our FDA Focus recap video. #Medsky #Pedsky Watch as we take you through some of the top FDA news items from the month of August, from approvals to pipeline updates. Watch: hubs.li/Q03H2GWs0
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
New today: Arcutis has submitted of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the FDA, seeking to expand the indication for roflumilast (ZORYVE) cream 0.3% to treat plaque psoriasis in children as young as 2 years. Read more: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/arcutis...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Richard Bermudes, MD, psychiatrist and chief medical officer at BrainsWay and associate physician at UC Davis, explains why a discussion on #screen behavior and habits should be a part of well visits among #children and #adolescents. Full video: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/richard...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
As we move into September, take a look back on our top #FDA stories from August with our monthly recap. Take a look at the highlights below, and click the link for more information on each FDA news item we reported on in August. #Medsky #Pedsky RECAP: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-new...
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FDA news in pediatrics: August 2025
A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from August 2025.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Also today, the AAP has released its own immunization schedule, highlighting that it recommends all children aged 6 to 23 months receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as this group is the highest risk for severe infection. #Medsky #Pedsky MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/america...
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American Academy of Pediatrics releases immunization schedule
The AAP recommends all children aged 6 to 23 months receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as this group is the highest risk for severe infection.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Breaking #FDA news: The federal agency has issued a complete response letter to PTC Therapeutics for its Friedreich's ataxia treatment, vatiquinone. The FDA stated substantial evidence of efficacy was not demonstrated. More: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/fda-iss...
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FDA issues CRL for vatiquinone to treat Friedreich's ataxia
If approved, vatiquinone would have been the first therapy approved for pediatric patients with FA.
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed encouraging hashtag#vaccination increases among hashtag#adolescents in 2024 compared to 2023. #Pedsky Find a snapshot of the data below, and click the link for the full report. MORE: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/adolesc...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
In her latest #nutrition column for Contemporary Pediatrics, registered dietician Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN takes a look at pre-game, mid-game, and post-game #sports nutrition tips, as fall sports get ever closer. Read from our Back-to-School issue: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/sports-...
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Contemporary Pediatrics @contemppeds.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
In this video interview, Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, of @StanfordChildren's Health explains why a centered approach when checking in on patients with a mental health history is crucial. Watch: www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/managin...
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