clinicalpub

https://clinicalpub.com/overview-of-pediatrics/

[1] Overview of Pediatrics - Clinical Tree — Pediatrics is the only discipline dedicated to all aspects of the care and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents, including their health—their physical, mental, social, and psychological growth and development—and their ability to achieve full potential as adults. Pediatricians must be concerned not only with specific organ systems, genetics, and biologic processes, but also

wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediatrics

[2] Pediatrics - Wikipedia — Pediatrics (American English) also spelled paediatrics (British English), is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. In the United Kingdom, pediatrics covers many of their youth until the age of 18. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people seek pediatric care through the age of 21, but some pediatric

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/135/4/780/33636/Definition-of-a-Pediatrician

[3] Definition of a Pediatrician - American Academy of Pediatrics — Pediatrics is the specialty of medical science concerned with the physical, mental, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

clinicalgate

https://clinicalgate.com/overview-of-pediatrics/

[4] Overview of Pediatrics - Clinical Gate — Scope and History of Pediatrics and Vital Statistics More than a century ago, pediatrics emerged as a medical specialty in response to increasing awareness that the health problems of children differ from those of adults and that a child's response to illness and stress varies with age. In 1959, the United Nations issued the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, articulating the universal

clevelandclinic

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21716-what-is-a-pediatrician

[5] Pediatrician: Role, Education & Where to Find - Cleveland Clinic — A pediatrician is a doctor who treats newborns, children, adolescents and young adults. Pediatricians play an important role in the health and wellbeing of your child. They have a wide range of responsibilities from conducting regular well-child checkups to diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries and other health conditions.

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/141/2/e20173848/38076/Pediatricians-and-Public-Health-Optimizing-the

[14] Pediatricians and Public Health: Optimizing the Health and Well-Being ... — Effective collaboration is necessary to ensure that population health activities include children and that the child health priorities of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), such as poverty and child health, early brain and child development, obesity, and mental health, can engage federal, state, and local public health initiatives. As described in the AAP Policy Statement “Community Pediatrics: Navigating the Intersection of Medicine, Public Health, and Social Determinants of Children’s Health,”27 pediatricians are well positioned to advocate for access to health care in a medical home as well as for the social, economic, educational, and environmental resources that are essential for every child’s healthy development.

nih

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29358481/

[15] Pediatricians and Public Health: Optimizing the Health and ... - PubMed — Ensuring optimal health for children requires a population-based approach and collaboration between pediatrics and public health. The prevention of major threats to children's health (such as behavioral health issues) and the control and management of chronic diseases, obesity, injury, communicable diseases, and other problems cannot be managed solely in the pediatric office.

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/131/3/623/31002/Community-Pediatrics-Navigating-the-Intersection

[16] Community Pediatrics: Navigating the Intersection of Medicine, Public ... — Increasingly, however, the major threats to the healthy development of America’s children stem from problems that cannot be addressed adequately by the practice model alone.9 These problems include infant mortality; preventable infectious diseases; dental caries; sedentary lifestyles; chronic health care needs; obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other historically adult-onset chronic diseases; high levels of intentional and unintentional injuries; exposure to violence in all forms; risks of neurodevelopmental disabilities and illnesses from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, lead, and other environmental hazards; substance abuse; mental health conditions; poor school readiness10; family dysfunction; sexual health, unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases; relatively low rates of breastfeeding; social, medical, behavioral, economic, and environmental effects of disasters11; and inequitable access to medical homes12 and basic material resources and poverty.13 Whether the pediatrician is communicating with patients and families or with a community, it is critical to remember that this must be done in a culturally and linguistically effective manner to be successful.

ucihealth

https://www.ucihealth.org/news/2025/03/childhood-adversity

[18] UC Irvine research reveals how childhood adversity shapes ... - UCI Health — — Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, scholars from the University of California, Irvine illuminate the profound impacts of these adverse childhood experiences on brain development and introduce new paths for understanding and tackling them. In light of these findings, the researchers propose redefining early-life stress as “early-life adversity” to better encompass the diverse experiences that can impact brain development, even those not traditionally perceived as stressful. The researchers suggest increased funding for and attention to this critical area of study, highlighting its potential to enhance mental health outcomes and reduce the societal burden of early-life adversity.

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6590994/

[19] Early childhood development: an imperative for action and measurement ... — Abstract Experiences during early childhood shape biological and psychological structures and functions in ways that affect health, well-being and productivity throughout the life course. The science of early childhood and its long-term consequences have generated political momentum to improve early childhood development and elevated action to country, regional and global levels. These

rosycheeked

https://www.rosycheeked.com/health/10-common-misconceptions-about-pediatric-care/

[30] 10 Common Misconceptions About Pediatric Care | RosyCheeked — Pediatrics is a vital branch of healthcare that focuses on the medical treatment of children, from birth up to age 18. However, due to a lack of knowledge or misinformation, there are several misconceptions about pediatric care. These misconceptions can lead to parents making inadequate decisions about their child's health and well-being.

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9645707/

[31] Culturally Sensitive Interventions in Pediatric Primary Care Settings ... — There has been a growing awareness that providing culturally sensitive pediatric primary care, especially during well-child visits, is a potentially modifiable way to address health care disparities and promote health equity. 14,15 The American Academy of Pediatrics defines culturally sensitive care as "the delivery of care within the context

wpfamilydentist

https://wpfamilydentist.com/unveiling-the-truth-common-misconceptions-about-childrens-dental-care/

[33] Unveiling the Truth: Common Misconceptions About Children's Dental Care — Dispelling these common misconceptions about children's dental care is crucial for promoting good oral health habits from an early age. Parents and caregivers should prioritize regular dental check-ups, encourage proper oral hygiene practices, and be aware of the importance of baby teeth in the overall development of a child's oral health.

britannica

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abraham-Jacobi

[40] Abraham Jacobi | German-American, Pediatrician, Innovator | Britannica — Abraham Jacobi (born May 6, 1830, Hartum, Westphalia [Germany]—died July 10, 1919, Bolton Landing, N.Y., U.S.) was a German-born physician who established the first clinic for diseases of children in the United States (1860) and is considered the founder of American pediatrics.

hekint

https://hekint.org/2018/03/15/origins-pediatrics-clinical-academic-specialty-united-states/

[41] The origins of pediatrics as a clinical and academic specialty in the ... — The “fathers” of American pediatrics are considered to be Abraham Jacobi and Job Lewis Smith.6-9 Jacobi emigrated from Germany and would introduce the term “pediatrics” to unify the fields of childhood therapeutics, pathology, and physiology.8 He is credited with the establishment of bedside teaching in the US but was foremost an advocate for children.7 Quieter than the more outspoken Jacobi but easily as capable, Smith worked primarily at the Bellevue Medical School.1-6 Smith’s appointment in 1861 as Clinical Professor of Diseases of Children was believed to have been “the first time that a professorship in a first-class medical school was designated for pediatrics alone, antedating by some nine years the analogous appointment of Jacobi at Columbia.6 Among Smith’s signature accomplishments were his textbook of pediatrics—first published in 1869 and so esteemed it went through eight editions—and his founding of the American Pediatric Society in 1888.1, 7 The first pediatricians focused much of their energy on diseases and conditions associated with poverty, poor sanitation, and deplorable living conditions.

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1200641/

[46] The history of pediatrics at Baylor University Medical Center — Although other American physicians were writing about children's diseases, the father of American pediatrics is considered to be Dr. Abraham Jacobi (1830–1919) (Figure 2), a German pediatrician, who arrived in New York in 1853 and established the pediatrics chair at the New York Medical College in 1861, organized several pediatric societies, began publication of several pediatric journals, and developed children's departments in several New York hospitals (3). In the early 1960s, the need to coordinate pediatric care and to establish closer relations with the medical school led to a successful fundraising campaign and the opening of the Children's Medical Center adjacent to Parkland Hospital in July 1967.

sagepub

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/000992280003901204

[47] The Growth and Development of a Specialty: The History of Pediatrics ... — Spanning less than two centuries, pediatrics is a relatively young medical specialty. Prior to the development of pediatrics, the medical needs of infants and children were provided by families, friends, and midwives; physicians rarely contributed to the health of this population.

pediatrics

https://www.pediatrics.com/history-pediatrics

[48] History of Pediatrics — Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. There may be a slight semantic difference: in the USA, a pediatrician (US spelling) is often a primary care physician who specializes in children, whereas in the Commonwealth a paediatrician (British spelling) generally is a medical specialist not in primary general practice. In the Western world, the first generally accepted paediatric hospital is the Hôpital des Enfants Malades (French = Hospital for Sick Children), opened in Paris in June 1802, on the site of a previous orphanage. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication.

hekint

https://hekint.org/2018/03/15/origins-pediatrics-clinical-academic-specialty-united-states/

[49] The origins of pediatrics as a clinical and academic specialty in the ... — The “fathers” of American pediatrics are considered to be Abraham Jacobi and Job Lewis Smith.6-9 Jacobi emigrated from Germany and would introduce the term “pediatrics” to unify the fields of childhood therapeutics, pathology, and physiology.8 He is credited with the establishment of bedside teaching in the US but was foremost an advocate for children.7 Quieter than the more outspoken Jacobi but easily as capable, Smith worked primarily at the Bellevue Medical School.1-6 Smith’s appointment in 1861 as Clinical Professor of Diseases of Children was believed to have been “the first time that a professorship in a first-class medical school was designated for pediatrics alone, antedating by some nine years the analogous appointment of Jacobi at Columbia.6 Among Smith’s signature accomplishments were his textbook of pediatrics—first published in 1869 and so esteemed it went through eight editions—and his founding of the American Pediatric Society in 1888.1, 7 The first pediatricians focused much of their energy on diseases and conditions associated with poverty, poor sanitation, and deplorable living conditions.

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9923597/

[54] Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status in Research on Child Health — Disparities in health and health care related to both race or ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) are well documented 5 and have become an important focus for many health-related organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which included health equity in its strategic plan in 2008 and in 2010 published a policy

academicpedsjnl

https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(15

[55] Child Poverty and the Health Care System - Academic Pediatrics — The persistence of child poverty in the United States and the pervasive health consequences it engenders present unique challenges to the health care system. Human capital theory and empirical observation suggest that the increased disease burden experienced by poor children originates from social conditions that provide suboptimal educational, nutritional, environmental, and parental inputs

academicpedsjnl

https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(21

[56] Poverty Related Education in Pediatrics: Current State, Gaps and Call ... — Children are the poorest age group in our country, with 1 in 6, or 12 million, living in poverty. This sobering statistic became even more appalling in spring 2020 when COVID-19 magnified existing inequities. These inequities are particularly important to pediatricians, because poverty, along with racism and other interrelated social factors, significantly impact overall child health and well

nih

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26962238/

[59] Poverty and Child Health in the United States - PubMed — The American Academy of Pediatrics is committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating child poverty in the United States. Poverty and related social determinants of health can lead to adverse health outcomes in childhood and across the life course, negatively affecting physical health, socioemotional development, and educational achievement.

globalrph

https://globalrph.com/2025/03/pediatric-health-trends-emerging-issues-and-treatments-in-pediatric-medicine/

[82] Pediatric Health Trends: Emerging Issues And Treatments In Pediatric ... — Pediatric Health Trends: Emerging Issues and Treatments in Pediatric Medicine Pediatric Health Trends: Emerging Issues and Treatments in Pediatric Medicine This paper examines recent developments in pediatric medicine, focusing on new health issues affecting children and the latest treatments available. Key topics include the rise of mental health concerns, the impact of technology on child development, new approaches to managing chronic diseases, and advances in genetic therapies for rare disorders. Recent years have seen both progress and new challenges in managing infectious diseases in children. Pediatric medicine is evolving rapidly, addressing new health challenges with cutting-edge solutions. Advances in mental health support, genetic therapies, chronic disease management, and responsible technology use have the potential to transform child healthcare.

ucnedu

https://ucnedu.org/blog/exploring-the-latest-advances-in-paediatrics-and-child-health/

[83] Exploring the Latest Advances in Paediatrics and Child Health - Texila UCN — The Paediatrics and child health field continues to advance rapidly, with new research and technologies constantly emerging. Technology has revolutionized the field of Paediatrics and child health, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, and care for young patients. These technologies will help healthcare providers deliver better care to Paediatric patients and improve health outcomes for young people. Technology, research, and treatment advances have led to several innovations in child mental health. These innovative developments in child mental health are helping to improve access to care, increase engagement, and provide children with the resources they need for healthy development. 7. Investing in Research – Pediatric research is essential for advancing the field of Paediatrics and child health.

nih

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39297696/

[91] Riding the gene therapy wave: challenges and opportunities for rare ... — Riding the gene therapy wave: challenges and opportunities for rare disease patients and clinicians - PubMed Purpose of review: A growing number of gene therapies are getting FDA-approved for pediatric rare disorders to treat once incurable diseases. Recent findings: Gene therapies have been approved for pediatric hematological, neuromuscular, cancer, and other disorders that have improved the quality of life for rare disease patients. Summary: The rapid increase in the number of FDA-approved gene therapies has not only created a number of challenges but also opportunities to improve the lives of pediatric patients with rare disorders. Successfully Navigating Food and Drug Administration Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations for AAV9-hPCCA Gene Therapy: The National Institutes of Health Platform Vector Gene Therapy Experience.

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8398756/

[94] A Systematic Review on TeleMental Health in Youth Mental Health: Focus ... — Within the context of Youth Mental Health, TMH interventions have been successfully used to provide mental health services to children, adolescents and their parents, by offering several delivering modalities (i.e., audio call or audio plus video call) and typologies of interventions (i.e., telepsychiatry, telepsychotherapy, psychoeducation, etc.) (Table 1). For this reason, the aim of the present paper is at providing an overview on the current state-of-the-art in the field of TMH interventions in Youth Mental Health, by focusing on both therapist-delivered online psychotherapy and telepsychiatry by the use of VC and audio calls, by excluding all interventions based on m-Health, MHealth and smartphone systems which may not be easily accessible to all countries.

kiu

https://kiu.ac.ug/assets/publications/2806_the-impact-and-future-of-teletherapy-in-mental-health-support.pdf

[95] PDF — Keywords: Teletherapy, mental health support, digital therapy, online therapy, telehealth, accessibility. INTRODUCTION Teletherapy refers to engaging in therapeutic services over a digital platform. As the world transitions from in-person to virtual services, the field of mental health has predictably followed. To better serve

nih

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9330974/

[96] Cognitive-behavioral teletherapy for children and adolescents with ... — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of children and adolescents across the world. The first confirmed cases in Germany occurred in January 2020 [] and lockdown was implemented in March 2020 [].Consequently, many outpatient units and private practices for child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy reduced face-to-face treatments to a minimum, and teletherapy (psychotherapy

psychiatryonline

https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.20240193

[97] Use of Telemental Health Care by Children and Adolescents in the United ... — We analyzed data from the 2021 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) focusing on patterns of outpatient mental health care by people 6–17 years of age from 2,445 families. Percentage of children and adolescents receiving outpatient mental health care by treatment modality, United States, 2021a Among children and adolescents receiving outpatient mental health care, the adjusted percentage who received any video visits was significantly higher for girls than boys and for urban than rural youth (Table 1). These patterns, along with evidence that non-Hispanic White compared to non-Hispanic Black children and adolescents were more likely to receive video visits, confirm previously raised concerns over equity in access to internet-delivered telemental health care (11–14). A substantial proportion of U.S. child and adolescents receive outpatient mental health care via video visits.

jpeds

https://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(24

[108] The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatrics from Treating ... — AI has shown promise in pediatric radiology, where machine learning algorithms can analyze medical images to detect conditions such as pneumonia, brain tumors, and congenital heart defects with high accuracy. 20 In precision oncology, AI can identify specific genetic mutations in pediatric cancers, allowing for the selection of targeted

icliniq

https://www.icliniq.com/articles/newborn-and-baby/artificial-intelligence-in-pediatrics

[109] What Role Can AI Have in Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment? - iCliniq — Artificial intelligence in pediatrics represents a leap forward in our ability to improve children's health. From improving diagnostic accuracy and personalizing treatment plans to enhancing preventive care and streamlining operations, AI promises to make pediatric healthcare more precise, proactive, and patient-centered.

ama-assn

https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/how-pediatricians-use-ai-tools-speed-diagnosis-help-kids

[110] How pediatricians use AI tools to speed diagnosis, help kids — The AMA House of Delegates uses the term augmented intelligence (AI) as a conceptualization of artificial intelligence that focuses on AI's assistive role, emphasizing that its design enhances human intelligence rather than replaces it. In an episode of "AMA Update," Dr. Kraft detailed how AI can help pediatricians improve care. "If you think about diagnosis, think about treatment

stepofweb

https://stepofweb.com/ai-pediatric-developmental-milestone-tracking/

[113] Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Pediatric Developmental ... — Pediatric developmental milestone tracking is a crucial aspect of monitoring a child's growth and development. By observing and documenting specific milestones, healthcare professionals can assess a child's progress and identify any potential delays or concerns. With advancements in technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is now being integrated into pediatric developmental milestone tracking

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7887706/

[115] Strategies for Evaluating Telehealth - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC) — In the SPROUT Telehealth Evaluation and Measurement (STEM) profile (Table 1),5 the NQF, World Health Organization, and AHRQ concepts are reorganized into 4 measurement domains: (1) health outcomes; (2) health delivery (quality and cost); (3) experience, and (4) program implementation and key performance indicators (KPIs). Health measures are available through various federal agencies, national committees, and academic societies, such as the NQF, which summarizes the work from >40 measure steward organizations, such as the AHRQ and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.6 Telehealth’s rapid adaptation creates an opportunity to compare outcome measures after telehealth and in-person visits among patients with chronic conditions, such as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in children with type 1 diabetes, BMI percentile to monitor obesity, or psychometric questionnaires to assess anxiety disorder symptoms in children.

hopkinsmedicine

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/common-childhood-illnesses

[116] Common Childhood Illnesses - Johns Hopkins Medicine — Common Childhood Illnesses Overview. Children are more susceptible to sickness due to their underdeveloped immune systems and their high exposure to germs at schools and child care facilities. Most children may have 6 to 8 colds a year. Other common childhood illnesses include allergies, skin problems, eye conditions, neurological issues and

americanspcc

https://americanspcc.org/how-health-challenges-impact-childhood-development-and-well-being-key-effects-and-solutions/

[121] How Health Challenges Impact Childhood Development and Well-being: Key ... — From chronic illnesses to mental health struggles, these issues shape not only a child’s physical well-being but also their emotional and cognitive development. Issues like physical conditions, mental health disorders, and chronic illnesses shape how children grow and thrive. Health challenges can profoundly influence childhood development, affecting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects. Persistent health challenges can hinder physical development by limiting mobility, growth, and motor skills. Supporting Children Facing Health Challenges Children managing health challenges require consistent support networks to foster their development and well-being. Nurturing healthy lifestyles in children improves their physical growth, immunity, and emotional health. Access to supportive resources, both at home and school, ensures children develop self-confidence and a positive outlook, regardless of health challenges.

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/Supplement+6/e2021053852D/186948/Interventions-to-Improve-Immunization-Coverage

[125] Interventions to Improve Immunization Coverage Among Children and ... — BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. Vaccinations are recognized as a feasible, cost-effective public health intervention for reducing the burden and associated mortality of many infectious diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of potential interventions to improve the uptake of vaccines among children and adolescents.METHODS. We performed a literature search until

cdc

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7331a2.htm

[128] Health and Economic Benefits of Routine Childhood... — Among approximately 117 million children born during 1994-2023, routine childhood immunization was estimated to prevent 508 million lifetime cases of illness (averaging four illnesses per child) and 32 million hospitalizations (0.3 per child) and to avert 1,129,000 premature deaths from vaccine-preventable illnesses . The cumulative number of

continentalhospitals

https://continentalhospitals.com/blog/what-are-the-10-most-common-childhood-illnesses/

[129] What are the 10 most common childhood illnesses? - Continental Hospitals — The common cold is one of the most prevalent childhood illnesses, caused primarily by rhinoviruses. Symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing, and sometimes a low-grade fever. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets, making it highly contagious.

emedihealth

https://www.emedihealth.com/child-health/conditions-and-symptoms/infectious-diseases-children

[130] 10 Common Childhood Infectious Diseases - eMediHealth — Home > Child Health > Conditions and Symptoms > 10 Common Childhood Infectious Diseases and How to Treat Them Common infectious diseases affecting children include bronchiolitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, sinusitis, skin infection, gastroenteritis, and acute otitis media, (4) among others. Such respiratory illnesses tend to be caused by a variety of viral infections, and children can get them repeatedly throughout their childhood. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness (13) affecting children below the age of 5. Just like for any viral illness, ensuring good hygiene practice (13) and distancing from the ill child are effective prevention measures. Treatment for chickenpox is the same as for other viral infections, which is prevention through timely vaccination and management through supportive care.

healthychildren

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/treatments/Pages/10-Common-Childhood-Illnesses-and-Their-Treatments.aspx

[132] 10 Common Childhood Illnesses and Their Treatments — Ear pain is common in children and can have many causes—including ear infection (otitis media), swimmer's ear (infection of the skin in the ear canal), pressure from a cold or sinus infection, teeth pain radiating up the jaw to the ear, and others. If your child's ear pain is accompanied by a high fever, involves both ears, or if your child has other signs of illness, your pediatrician may decide that an antibiotic is the best treatment. If your pediatrician suspects your child's ear infection may be from a virus, he or she will talk with you about the best ways to help relieve your child's ear pain until the virus runs its course. However, if a sinus infection is suspected, your doctor will carefully decide whether antibiotics are the best choice based on your child's symptoms and a physical exam.

wakeforestpediatrics

https://wakeforestpediatrics.com/common-childhood-illnesses/

[133] 10 Common Childhood Illnesses - Wake Forest Pediatrics — 10 Common Childhood Illnesses - Wake Forest Pediatrics Ear infections are some of the most common childhood illnesses. More commonly known as the flu, influenza is a type of virus that spreads easily when infected people cough or sneeze. This common childhood illness has symptoms that include fever, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, and chills. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most cases of bronchitis are caused by a virus that often occurs after an upper respiratory infection. In most children and adults, it causes mild cold-like symptoms including fever, coughing, runny nose, and sneezing. If you have questions about common childhood illnesses, call our Wake Forest office at 919-556-4779 or our Knightdale office at 919-266-5059 to make an appointment.

mayoclinichealthsystem

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-facts-about-vaccinations

[139] Why childhood vaccines matter - Mayo Clinic Health System — You protect them with shelter, safety and proper nutrition. But if you've missed their vaccinations, you expose them to potentially dangerous — even deadly — diseases. The most effective way to prevent these diseases is to ensure your child receives the proper vaccination series, typically completed by age 6. Benefits of vaccinations

globalindianschool

https://globalindianschool.org/nagpur/blog-details/the-importance-of-implementing-good-hygiene-practices-in-the-curriculum

[149] The Importance of Implementing Good Hygiene Practices in the Curriculum — A clean school is key to teaching hygiene. Schools should make sure that all areas, like toilets and cafeterias, are kept clean and tidy. Regular cleaning, having soap and sanitiser available, and proper waste disposal are all important. Schools can also encourage students to take care of their own hygiene and help keep their surroundings clean.

schooldekho

https://www.schooldekho.org/school/blog/details/The-Importance-of-Hygiene-Education-in-Schools-and-How-to-Teach-It-385

[150] The Importance of Hygiene Education in Schools and How to Teach It — Importance of Hygiene Education in Schools: Hygiene education is vital in schools because it helps students develop healthy habits that can improve their health and well-being. By teaching hygiene practices such as hand hygiene, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene, students learn how to prevent the spread of diseases and stay healthy.

nea

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/ensuring-safe-and-just-schools-good-hygienic-practices

[152] Ensuring Safe and Just Schools: Good Hygienic Practices — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a handbook on February 12, 2021, to help communities return to safe in-person learning in K-12 schools. This document highlights the CDC's key measures "essential to safe delivery of in-person instruction," one of which is good handwashing and respiratory hygiene

cdc

https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/actions.html

[153] Everyday Actions for Schools to Prevent and Control the Spread of ... — Washing hands in school can help prevent the spread of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases. Teaching and reinforcing proper handwashing can lower the risk of spreading diseases. Schools can set routines or scheduled opportunities for handwashing throughout the day. During times of increased illness spread or absenteeism, schools can evaluate hand hygiene routines and increase those

cdc

https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/healthyschools/families_tip_sheet.htm

[154] How Families Can Support Student Health and Emotional Well-being — KNOW: Parent engagement is an important part of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, CDC's framework for school health.The WSCC model supports collaboration between schools, families, and the community to improve children and adolescents' health through cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

weence

https://weence.com/pediatric/understanding-the-importance-of-preventive-care-in-pediatric-health/

[160] Understanding the Importance of Preventive Care in Pediatric Health — Preventive care in pediatric health is a cornerstone of ensuring that children grow up healthy and strong. By focusing on prevention rather than treatment, parents and healthcare providers can work together to ward off illnesses, detect potential health issues early, and instill lifelong healthy habits.

okonkwocarepediatrics

https://okonkwocarepediatrics.com/2024/01/05/the-crucial-role-of-preventive-care-in-pediatric-health/

[161] The Crucial Role of Preventive Care in Pediatric Health — The Importance of Preventive Care in Pediatric Health: Preventive care is the cornerstone of pediatric health, laying a solid foundation for a child's lifelong well-being. It encompasses a range of proactive measures designed to safeguard your child's health from infancy to adulthood. Let's explore the critical elements of preventive care

mdpi

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/3/390

[165] Nutritional Status, Social Determinants of Health and Clinical ... - MDPI — Introduction: Childhood malnutrition remains a risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Children admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) are at a higher risk of worsening nutritional status with adverse clinical outcomes. The burden of malnutrition is strongly linked to various well-defined social determinants of health, including race, socioeconomic status, and geography, as

sciencedirect

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831324000280

[166] Perspective: Nutrition Health Disparities Framework: A Model to Advance ... — For example, in predominantly low-socioeconomic status neighborhoods, increasing availability of supermarkets and healthy and affordable food options in the built environment , including through the presence of The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)-certified stores , can have a positive

cureus

https://www.cureus.com/articles/338406-preventive-strategies-for-pediatric-health-in-primary-healthcare-a-systematic-review#!/

[167] Preventive Strategies for Pediatric Health in Primary ... - Cureus — Pediatric Surgery Pharmacology Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Plastic Surgery Podiatry Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Psychology Public Health Pulmonology Quality Improvement Radiation Oncology Radiology Rheumatology Sports Medicine Substance Use and Addiction Therapeutics Transplantation Trauma Urology Miscellaneous This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of preventive strategies in pediatric primary care, focusing on immunization, developmental screening, nutrition counseling, physical activity programs, accident prevention, mental health screening, oral health programs, and parental education, which are essential for enhancing child health outcomes and preventing long-term health issues. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of preventive strategies, including pediatric immunization, developmental screening, nutrition counseling, physical activity programs, accident prevention, mental health screening, oral health programs, and parental education, in primary care settings.

nih

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK206935/

[168] 2 Community-Based Prevention - National Center for Biotechnology ... — Committee on Valuing Community-Based, Non-Clinical Prevention Programs; Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; Institute of Medicine. Committee on Valuing Community-Based, Non-Clinical Prevention Programs; Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; Institute of Medicine. Community-based prevention interventions focus on population health and, in addition, may address changes in the social and physical environment, involve intersectoral action, highlight community participation and empowerment, emphasize context, or include a systems approach. (For more on the systems approach, see Chapter 3.) Comprehensive community-based prevention efforts provide for a combination of interventions that predispose, enable, and reinforce the behavioral and social changes that individuals and organizations need to make in order to successfully achieve health outcomes (Green and Kreuter, 2005; Wagner et al., 2000). M. Community and health.

mayoclinichealthsystem

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-facts-about-vaccinations

[169] Why childhood vaccines matter - Mayo Clinic Health System — Are vaccinations really that important? Yes, vaccinations are important, especially for young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infants receive some passive immunity from their mothers after birth. However, these immunities wear off during the child's first year and are ineffective against diseases

stanfordchildrens

https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=why-childhood-immunizations-are-important-1-4510

[170] Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important - Stanford Medicine Children ... — Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important - Stanford Medicine Children's Health Stanford Medicine Children's Health Center for IBD and Celiac Disease When children are exposed to a disease in vaccine form, their immune system, which is the body's germ-fighting machine, is able to build up antibodies that protect them from contracting the disease if and when they are exposed to the actual disease. Ask your child's doctor for an immunization record form. Even though most parents and doctors do a good job of keeping up with immunizations, studies show that about one-fourth of preschool children are missing at least one routine vaccination. If your child has missed an immunization, you don't have to go back and start over for most vaccines.

hhs

https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/get-vaccinated/for-parents/five-reasons/index.html

[171] Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child - HHS.gov — Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child | HHS.gov Vaccines by Disease Get Vaccinated Get Vaccinated Vaccines Protect You Vaccines by Disease Get Vaccinated Children in the U.S. still get vaccine-preventable diseases. To help keep them safe, it is important that you and your children who can get vaccinated are fully immunized. By vaccinating children against rubella (German measles), the risk that pregnant women will pass this virus on to their fetus or newborn has been dramatically decreased, and birth defects associated with that virus no longer are seen in the United States. For more information about the importance of infant immunization, visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8090594/

[172] Increasing Vaccine Confidence Through Parent Education and Empowerment ... — As parents who have lost children to vaccine-preventable diseases, the Families Fighting Flu organization and Franny Strong Foundation advocate for increased awareness about the seriousness of vaccine-preventable diseases and the critical importance of vaccination. To assist with bolstering vaccine confidence, Families Fighting Flu (www.familiesfightingflu.org), the Franny Strong Foundation (www.frannystrong.org), and I Vaccinate (www.ivaccinate.org) offer educational resources and content on their websites and social media channels11 that help support patient conversations with vaccine-hesitant parents. Vaccine confidence is an issue that both health care providers and parents can help bolster through different avenues, and we're hopeful that by working together we can reduce the number of severe health outcomes related to vaccine-preventable diseases.

aap

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/immunizations/communicating-with-families-and-promoting-vaccine-confidence/talking-with-vaccine-hesitant-parents/

[174] Talking with Vaccine Hesitant Parents - American Academy of Pediatrics — Pediatricians are an important first resource for parents and caregivers who are worried about their child's emotional and behavioral health or who want to promote healthy mental development. Home  /  Patient Care  /  Immunizations  /  Communicating with Families and Promoting Vaccine Confidence  /  Talking with Vaccine Hesitant Parents Provide parents with Vaccine Information Statements, educational resources, and reliable websites. Parents include their pediatrician as a source of information to help decide about their child's health care. Most parents vaccinate their children. Researchers found that pediatricians who provided a "presumptive recommendation" – informed parents that shots were due, rather than a "participatory recommendation" – asking what the parent thought about shots, were more likely to see parents accept vaccines.

alliedacademies

https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/the-impact-of-early-childhood-nutrition-on-longterm-health-outcomes.pdf

[175] PDF — Long-term health outcomes Early childhood nutrition has a lasting impact on physical health. Children who receive balanced and adequate nutrition during their formative years are more likely to have a healthier body mass index (BMI) and reduced risk of obesity-related illnesses, such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, in adulthood.

frontiersin

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1270048/pdf

[176] Nutritional counseling in childhood and adolescence: a ... - Frontiers — nutrition is also essential to improve outcomes in children with diseases, in order to establish and maintain good health. It is essential to deliver nutritional information in a way to change lifestyles and produce health outcomes in the long term (8). Nutritional counseling (NC) is a process of collaboration

nemours

https://www.nemours.org/content/dam/nemours/shared/collateral/policy-briefs/impact-of-nutrition-and-food-insecurity-on-child-health-brief.pdf

[177] PDF — Not only does food insecurity impact a child's physical and mental health and development, but it can also impact a child's academic outcomes, which can result in long-term, adverse health and economic outcomes in adulthood. • Academic Outcomes: Research suggests that food insecurity is associated with poorer . academic performance

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/141/Supplement_3/S212/34448/Models-of-Care-Delivery-for-Children-With-Medical

[203] Models of Care Delivery for Children With Medical Complexity — Although often recommended as the ideal model, addressing the needs of this diverse and complex population presents challenges for primary care physicians (PCPs).28 In a recent survey from the American Academy of Pediatrics of over 500 pediatricians, 40% agreed or strongly agreed that the medical home for children with complex or rare conditions should be located within a tertiary care specialty clinic.29 Barriers to providing care noted by PCPs include high costs, poor reimbursement, the time needed to provide services, a lack of communication and coordination tools, inadequate knowledge to address complex acute illness, and limited personnel and community resources.28,29 Providers within PCC models struggle with the delivery of comprehensive care in siloed health care systems.

springer

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-35598-2_2

[205] Pediatric Consultation-Liaison: Models and Roles in Pediatric Psychology — A role is defined as a part or function taken or assumed by a person, the part played by a person in a particular social setting (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, n.d.).Understanding, defining, and expanding one's role as a psychologist within a medical system/setting is the first step in building a successful model for the practice of CL psychology.

nih

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4008662/

[206] Pediatrics and psychology: a collaboration that works - PubMed — Differences and similarities in training and orientation between psychologists and pediatricians are discussed, as well as three different models of collaboration. Pediatrician-psychologist collaboration can result in significant improvements in: comprehensive primary health care, treatment of psychosomatic disorders, and management of children

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/148/3/e2021053129/181044/Telehealth-Improving-Access-to-and-Quality-of

[207] Telehealth: Improving Access to and Quality of Pediatric Health Care — The pediatric medical home provides a centralized hub for a child's health care to ensure continuity and coordination of care. 1,2 Telehealth is a critical infrastructure to efficiently implement the medical home model of care and provide high-value, coordinated, and unfragmented health care. Telehealth coordinated within the medical home will promote continuity of care in a cost-efficient

interesjournals

https://www.interesjournals.org/articles/technology-in-pediatric-nursing-paving-the-way-to-better-health-for-children.pdf

[208] PDF — Keywords: Pediatric nursing, Technology, Electronic health records (EHRs), Telemedicine, Healthcare access; Children's health; Patient outcomes Review Article Int. Res. Although technology facilitates efficiency and accuracy in diagnosis and treatment, the role of empathy and interpersonal skills in nurturing the emotional well-being of young patients cannot be replaced, technology in pediatric nursing has revolutionized healthcare practices, leading to improved patient outcomes, enhanced communication (Popova S et al., 2021), and increased empowerment of families. By addressing challenges and adopting a responsible and ethical approach to technology use, pediatric nursing can continue to lead the way in providing better health services for children. By harnessing the power of technology, pediatric nurses can enhance care delivery, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen the overall healthcare experience for children and their families.

aap

https://www.aap.org/en/practice-management/care-delivery-approaches/patient-and-family-centered-medical-home/

[211] Patient and Family-Centered Medical Home - American Academy of Pediatrics — The need for a patient/family-centered medical home and improvements to the system of care is especially important for children and youth with special health care needs and their families who oftentimes require significant care coordination and care integration. Studieshave shown that the medical home model of care:

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/141/Supplement_3/S212/34448/Models-of-Care-Delivery-for-Children-With-Medical

[212] Models of Care Delivery for Children With Medical Complexity — Although often recommended as the ideal model, addressing the needs of this diverse and complex population presents challenges for primary care physicians (PCPs).28 In a recent survey from the American Academy of Pediatrics of over 500 pediatricians, 40% agreed or strongly agreed that the medical home for children with complex or rare conditions should be located within a tertiary care specialty clinic.29 Barriers to providing care noted by PCPs include high costs, poor reimbursement, the time needed to provide services, a lack of communication and coordination tools, inadequate knowledge to address complex acute illness, and limited personnel and community resources.28,29 Providers within PCC models struggle with the delivery of comprehensive care in siloed health care systems.

samhsa

https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/integrating-services-serving-pediatric-pep25-06-001.pdf

[215] PDF — Moreover, integrated programs have been shown to improve patient and family well-being, reduce parental stress, and enhance overall treatment outcomes.7 Importantly, the integration of BH services in specialty pediatric care settings also supports the management of co-occurring disorders, providing a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to care for children with complex health needs.8 Existing Integrated Care Models and Frameworks Existing integrated care models aim to bridge the historical separation between behavioral health and physical health care by fostering collaboration between behavioral health professionals and general medical (or other medical) specialists.

jamanetwork

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2809069

[227] Shifts in the Hospital Care of Children in the US—A Health Equity Challenge — Access to high-quality health care is a social determinant of health. Closures of hospitals and pediatric inpatient beds in the US have resulted in challenges for pediatric care and health equity. The study by Leyenaar and colleagues 1 examines geographic access and capacity of hospital care for children in the US.

theclinics

https://www.pediatric.theclinics.com/article/S0031-3955(22

[233] Community Engagement - Pediatric Clinics — Pediatricians play a critical role in promoting child health through community engagement, yet the skills required to be effective leaders and advocates alongside the community are often not the focus of traditional medical training. The American Academy of Pediatrics Community Pediatrics Training Initiative provides faculty and resident training, curricula, and collaboratives to teach the

nih

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37843837/

[235] Patterns of Social Determinants of Health and Child Mental Health ... — The SDOH patterns were distinctly associated with child health outcomes. Children exposed to socioeconomic deprivation (SDOH pattern 3) showed the worst health profiles, manifesting more internalizing (β = 0.75; 95% CI, 0.14-1.37) and externalizing (β = 1.43; 95% CI, 0.83-2.02) mental health problems, lower cognitive performance, and adverse

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10580157/

[236] Patterns of Social Determinants of Health and Child Mental Health ... — White children were overrepresented in affluent and high-stigma environments, whereas Black and Hispanic children were overrepresented in socioeconomically deprived areas, derived from discriminatory housing policies and resource accessibility56 and reflecting systemic racism and socioeconomic marginalization that restrict Black and Hispanic children’s access to opportunities.57 The higher rates of crime, low education, and dense populations in areas populated by Hispanic and Black residents may influence the mental, cognitive, and physical health of these children, as suggested by prior studies.58,59,60 These findings suggest, but are not proof, that socioeconomic deprivation may have a detrimental association with many child developmental outcomes.61 Factors such as restricted access to educational resources and cognitive stimulation, poor nutrition, limited opportunities for physical activity, and exposure to environmental stressors, may potentially disrupt sleep patterns,62,63,64,65 worsen mental health, and increase the risk of suicide attempts.66 Compared with other SDOH patterns, children living in highly stigmatizing environments exhibited lower cognitive abilities consistent with the possibility that chronic stress67 (which alters hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function and increases cortisol levels68), limited access to quality education,69 and inadequate health care and nutrition can negatively affect brain development and cognitive function.70

pediatricnursing

https://www.pediatricnursing.org/article/S0882-5963(21

[241] The effectiveness of user-focused mobile health applications in ... — Children with chronic health problems have multi-component responsibilities regarding their health, such as disease information, medication management, nutrition lists, laboratory tests, lifestyle changes, and clinical appointments (Modi et al., 2012). Several systematic analyses indicate that mHealth has a supportive role in the management of

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2915470/

[244] Partnership in the Treatment of Childhood Mental Health Problems: A ... — Among conditions impacting mental health for children, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an ideal prototype to examine how pediatricians partner with families, schools, and other systems of care. Recent work in ADHD has defined many of the challenges in care coordination: (1) a lack of consensus on which professional from what setting (e.g. primary care, mental health, school) is ultimately accountable for the success of treatment; (2) turnover of mental health professionals and teachers limiting the development of long-term collaboration; (3) a lack of resources to devote to the process; (4) distrust and blame when relationships across systems are not productive; and (5) a general lack of support from employers, systems, friends, or families to engage in collaborative care (Guevara et al., 2005).

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/144/5/e20192757/38256/Mental-Health-Competencies-for-Pediatric-Practice

[245] Mental Health Competencies for Pediatric Practice — A federal parity law has required that insurers cover mental health and physical health conditions equivalently.19,20  Researchers have shown that early positive and adverse environmental influences—caregivers’ protective and nurturing relationships with the child, social determinants of health, traumatic experiences (ecology), and genetic influences (biology)—interact to affect learning capacities, adaptive behaviors, lifelong physical and mental health, and adult productivity, and pediatricians have a role to play in addressing chronic stress and adverse early childhood experiences.21–24  Transformative changes in the health care delivery system—payment for value, system- and practice-level integration of mental health and medical services, crossdiscipline accountability for outcomes, and the increasing importance of the family- and patient-centered medical home—all have the potential to influence mental health care delivery.25–27  Furthermore, improving training and competence in mental health care for future pediatricians—pediatric subspecialists as well as primary care pediatricians—has become a national priority of the American Board of Pediatrics28,29  and the Association of Pediatric Program Directors.30

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6356131/

[247] Structural Interventions to Reduce and Eliminate Health Disparities — The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Minority Health and Health Disparity Research Framework can guide structural interventions by emphasizing multiple domains of conceptual constructs that may be relevant to the development of structural interventions such as physical and built environments, sociocultural determinants, and multiple levels of influences in addressing health disparities.7 Furthermore, the most promising interventions should involve diverse stakeholders from multiple sectors, such as criminal justice, education, transportation, housing, business, and other social services, in addition to the health care system.8 For more information on designing, conducting, and analyzing multilevel structural interventions, see the multilevel intervention analytic essay by Agurs-Collins et al.

wphealthcarenews

https://www.wphealthcarenews.com/engaging-communities-combat-health-disparities/

[248] Engaging Communities to Combat Health Disparities: Strategies for ... — Engaging Communities to Combat Health Disparities: Strategies for Effective Collaboration - Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News Engaging Communities to Combat Health Disparities: Strategies for Effective Collaboration Importance of Community Engagement in Public Health Community engagement plays a crucial role in addressing health disparities. One effective way to do this is through community programs that address health disparities. These actions include public health policies that promote access to health care for Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Tribal communities. These interventions can reduce health care disparities by focusing on the unique needs of each community. These collaborations help address health disparities by uniting different sectors, including community-based organizations, health systems, and public health departments. Collaboration is key to addressing health disparities through community programs.

aap

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2021055014/188322/Academic-Careers-in-Advocacy-Aligning

[253] Academic Careers in Advocacy: Aligning Institutional Values Through Use ... — Physician advocacy has been defined as: "Action by a physician to promote those social, economic, educational, and political changes that ameliorate the suffering and threats to human health and well-being that he or she identifies through his or her professional work and expertise." 1 Community-based approaches to population health and advocacy have been central to pediatrics, dating back

jpedhc

https://www.jpedhc.org/article/S0891-5245(24

[254] Health Policy Changes to Ameliorate the Youth Mental Health Crisis — Approximately 20% of American youth suffer from a mental health concern, and 80% have never received any services. In 2018, suicide became the second leading cause of death in children ages 10-14 years. Preventative care is freely provided by most medical insurance plans and recommended by state and professional organizations, but barriers prevent care access and early intervention

nih

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9724256/

[255] What improves access to primary healthcare services in rural ... — Twenty-four (21.8%) of the full-text articles included in this review discussed that community health programs (CHPs) or community-directed healthcare interventions are best strategies to provide basic health and medical care close to the community to increase access and coverage of essential health services. In this systematic review of literature, 11 (10%) of the included articles discussed that community health funding schemes such as community-based health insurance (CBHI) increases access to healthcare services in low-income rural communities. This systematic literature review found that community health programs or community-directed healthcare interventions, school-based healthcare services, student-led healthcare services, outreach services or mobile clinics, family health program, empanelment, community health funding schemes, telehealth, integrative medicine, and working with non-profit private sectors and NGOs are key strategies to improve access to PHC services in rural communities.

jamanetwork

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2809069

[256] Shifts in the Hospital Care of Children in the US—A Health Equity ... — Access to high-quality health care is a social determinant of health. Closures of hospitals and pediatric inpatient beds in the US have resulted in challenges for pediatric care and health equity. The study by Leyenaar and colleagues 1 examines geographic access and capacity of hospital care for children in the US.

pressmaverick

https://pressmaverick.com/pediatric-healthcare-trends-2025-innovations-insights/

[261] Pediatric Healthcare Trends 2025: Innovations & Insights — health Pediatric Healthcare Trends 2025: Innovations & Insights This article explores the top trends shaping pediatric healthcare in 2025, providing insights into how these developments are set to improve outcomes for children worldwide. The importance of mental health in pediatric care is gaining recognition, and by 2025, it is an integral part of healthcare services for children. Educating families about the importance of environmental health and promoting behaviors that protect both personal and planetary health are integral components of pediatric healthcare in 2025. AI in pediatric care, child mental health, environmental health impacts on children, health equity in pediatrics, Pediatric healthcare trends 2025, personalized medicine for children, telemedicine in pediatrics, vaccine innovations, Wearable Health Tech

kidshealthexperts

https://kidshealthexperts.com/blog/pediatricians-future-outlook/

[262] The Evolving Role of Pediatricians: What Lies Ahead? — Trends in Pediatrics Shaping the Future. The future of healthcare, particularly in pediatrics, is influenced by several key trends: Integration of Technology: The rise of telemedicine is revolutionizing how pediatric care is delivered. Personalized Medicine: Advances in genetics and biotechnology are paving the way for tailored treatments.

worldwidedigest

https://worldwidedigest.com/future-of-pediatric-healthcare-trends-for-2024/

[263] The Future of Pediatric Healthcare: Key Trends for 2024 — Healthcare providers are increasingly integrating mental health services into pediatric care, offering counseling, therapy, and support for both children and their families. Preventive care is becoming a cornerstone of pediatric healthcare, with an emphasis on early intervention and health promotion. Integrated care models, which involve the coordination of various healthcare services to provide comprehensive and continuous care, are gaining traction in pediatric healthcare. Ensuring health equity and access to care for all children is a critical priority in pediatric healthcare. The future of pediatric healthcare in 2024 is marked by exciting advancements and transformative trends that promise to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for children. From telemedicine and personalized medicine to integrated care models and advancements in pediatric surgery, these trends are shaping a brighter future for pediatric healthcare.

nih

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39941476/

[264] Machine Learning in Pediatric Healthcare: Current Trends ... - PubMed — Machine Learning in Pediatric Healthcare: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions - PubMed Machine Learning in Pediatric Healthcare: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions Machine Learning in Pediatric Healthcare: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions Background/Objectives: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming healthcare by enabling predictive, diagnostic, and therapeutic advancements. Methods: A systematic search of the PubMed database was conducted using the query: ("artificial intelligence" OR "machine learning") AND ("pediatric" OR "paediatric"). Publication trends for machine learning research in pediatric healthcare. Publication trends for machine learning research in pediatric healthcare. Digital Technologies Impact on Healthcare Delivery: A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine-Learning (ML) Adoption, Challenges, and Opportunities.

sciencedirect

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1538544224001664

[268] Integrated behavioral health care as a means of addressing common ... — The integration of behavioral health care into pediatric primary care has the potential to reduce disparities by increasing access to needed mental health care in a familiar and destigmatized environment, decrease wait time for services and improve the quality of B/MH care provided in the primary care setting. Integration of behavioral health care into pediatric primary care has the potential to reduce health disparities through increasing access to needed mental health care in a familiar and destigmatized environment, decrease wait time for services and improve B/MH care.50 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) published a paper highlighting the many benefits available for patients that receive initial B/MH screening, assessment,

contemporarypediatrics

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/ai-pediatrics-past-present-and-future

[269] AI in pediatrics: Past, present, and future — Much research is ongoing in AI and healthcare, and many studies (Figure 3) have important implications for pediatric care.3 Despite the abundance of research that demonstrates how AI can improve healthcare, relatively few products/devices have been granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. It would take a much longer article to detail the science, math, and programming responsible for healthcare DL neural networks, but I will describe some recent developments in healthcare AI relevant to Pediatrics that are quite exciting.