Cystic Fibrosis
Bonita F. Stanton, MD, Consulting Editor Our understanding of cystic fibrosis (CF) has exploded over the last several decades, with substantial advances in disease treatment and life expectancy. Given dramatic…
PEDIATRICS
Cystic Fibrosis
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.pediatric.theclinics.com Consulting Editor BONITA F. STANTON August 2016 • Volume 63 • Number 4
Developmental Surveillance and Screening in the Electronic Health Record
Effective well-child care includes developmental surveillance and screening to identify developmental delays and subsequent interventions. Electronic health records (EHRs) have been widely adopted to improve efficiency and appropriate clinical practice….
A Review of Pediatric Telemental Health
Because of the widening gap between need for child mental health services and availability of child specialists, secure videoconferencing options are more needed than ever to address access challenges across…
Transitions in Health Care
Numerous individuals with chronic disease age into adulthood each year, necessitating transition from a pediatric to an adult medical care team. Transition should start early in adolescence and occur gradually…
Integrating Pediatric Palliative Care into the School and Community
Children and adolescents with complex chronic conditions often receive pediatric palliative care (PPC) from health care professionals. However, children’s needs exist both in a health care context and in the…
Specialized Behavioral Therapies for Children with Special Needs
This article describes common mental health problems in children and adolescents, and the types of specialized, evidence-based treatments that are most effective in treating these needs. The value of using…
Early Identification and Treatment of Antisocial Behavior
Severe and persistent antisocial behavior is a prevalent, serious, and costly mental health problem. Individuals who are most likely to show persistent antisocial behavior through adolescence and into adulthood often…
Whittling Down the Wait Time
The process from initial concerns to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be a long and complicated process. The traditional model for evaluation and diagnosis of ASD often consists…
Social Media
This article explores the impact of social media on child development and family health. Why do we allow our children to use social media sites before their privacy policies allow?…
