Commentary
Opinion
Screening for anxiety in young children
Anxiety happens and unfortunately so do anxiety disorders. We need to be doing a better job of acknowledging and responding to these two realities...
Latest News
Smartphone diagnosis in infant seizures could be highly effective
Many kids with spasms go on to develop seizures that are very difficult to treat, like Lennox-Gastaut epilepsy, and many go on to have...
Opinion
Review of new drugs that may be used during pregnancy
It is not known if the new drugs will be in breast milk, but the safest course is to not breastfeed if the mother is taking any of the listed...
Opinion
How gender-affirming care is provided to adolescents in the United States
Many recent anti-trans bills are introduced under the guise of “protecting” these adolescents and young adults but actually are detrimental to...
Commentary
RaDonda Vaught: Victim, felon, or both?
I believe that Vaught’s criminal case has changed little in the political landscape of caregiving.
Managing Your Practice
Merging small practices
A little planning and negotiation can prevent a lot of grief, regret, and legal expenses in the future.
Pearl of the Month
What’s the most likely cause of this man’s severe headaches?
A 35-year-old man is suddenly experiencing severe headaches, which get worse with standing and resolve after lying down.
The Optimized Doctor
The work after work
Are you a super doer, reluctant doer, admin denier, or admin avoider?
Opinion
24-year-old female presents with a 3-month history of nonpruritic rash
A 24-year-old female presents with a 3-month history of a nonpruritic rash with weekly recurrence.
Opinion
Unraveling primary ovarian insufficiency
Unless there is an absolute contraindication, estrogen therapy should be prescribed to women with POI to reduce the risk of osteoporosis,...
Opinion
Weigh but don’t tell
The pediatrician’s office conversation that ensues could include the provider’s observations that weight is just one measure of health and in fact...