Obesity Management
Obesity is an incredibly complex topic that requires a comprehensive management approach.
Recognizing Suicidal Ideation
Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.
Firearm Safety: #ThisIsOurLane
In 2020, firearm-related injuries became the most common cause of death in children over 1yo, calling attention to the need for pediatricians to discuss gun safety.
Health Inequities in Sickle Cell Disease
Disparities are rampant in the care of patients with sickle cell disease: decreased life expectancy, decreased access to high quality care, longer wait times and worse pain management in the ED, and lack of prioritization on local, national, and global levels. How can we do better?
Evidence-Based Physical Exam: Foot Exam in Patients with Diabetes
Time to get comfortable with your favorite monofilament.
Infant Oral Pathology
Quick bits on cleft palate, palatal cysts, ankyloglossia, natal teeth, eruption cysts, paroles, mucoceles, candidiasis, and primary herpetic gingivostomatitis!
Colic: Will This Crying Ever End?
I love colic… said no parent ever.
Scoliosis: How to Use a Scoliometer
Have you ever wondered what to do with that scoliometer you came across randomly in clinic? Well, it’s time to dust that thing off and put it to use.
On-Demand PrEP
For HIV-uninfected patients, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using antiretroviral medications is an evidence-based way to prevent new infections among those at high risk for HIV. Typical use is once daily every day, but what about on-demand use?
Postpartum Depression: So Common, Yet So Commonly Missed
PPD is common, yet less than 15% of parents receive treatment. How can we do better?