Health
Pediatricians should encourage fish consumption for children
(HealthDay)—Fish and shellfish consumption should be encouraged for children, according to a technical report published online May 20 in Pediatrics.
May 23, 2019
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics is an official peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In the inaugural January 1948 issue, the journal s first editor, Hugh McCulloch, articulated the journal s vision: "The content of the journal is... intended to encompass the needs of the whole child in his physiologic, mental, emotional, and social structure. The single word, Pediatrics, has been chosen to indicate this catholic intent." Pediatrics has been continuously published by the American Academy of Pediatrics since January 1948. Pediatrics has the second highest impact factor (4.473, 2007 Thompson Journal Citation Reports) among all journals in the field of pediatrics. It is among the top 2% most-cited scientific and medical journals (38,973 total citations in 2007) and is the most-cited journal in the field of pediatrics.
- Publisher
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Country
- United States
- History
- 1948–present
- Impact factor
- 4.789 (2008)
Attention deficit disorders
Teens with ADHD get more traffic violations for risky driving, have higher crash risk
Teen drivers diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to crash, be issued traffic and moving violations, and engage in risky driving behaviors than their peers without ADHD, ...
May 20, 2019
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Pediatrics
Behold the Bili-ruler: A novel, low-cost device for screening neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, commonly known as newborn jaundice, is a condition that affects up to 80 percent of newborns in the first week of life. Severe hyperbilirubinemia (bilirubin levels >20mg/dL) affects an estimated ...
May 20, 2019
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Pediatrics
Infant deaths highlight danger of misusing car seats, other sitting devices
Car safety seats are vital to protect children while traveling, but a new infant death study underlines the need to follow the seats' instructions and to use them only for their intended purpose.
May 20, 2019
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Immunology
Children who use asthma tracking app have better disease control and fewer hospital visits
An app that allows parents and doctors to monitor a child's asthma has a big impact on managing the disease. When families monitored symptoms with eAsthma Tracker and adjusted care accordingly, children had better asthma ...
May 16, 2019
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Pediatrics
Political controversies about marginalized groups increase bullying in youths
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that heated political discourse over proposed laws involving marginalized groups, such as debates about the rights of LGBT people, can contribute to an increase in bullying linked to ...
May 13, 2019
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Pediatrics
Many kids with chronic illness are still happy: Study
(HealthDay)—Many children deal with chronic health issues—but it doesn't mean they can't enjoy life as much as other kids, a new study finds.
May 06, 2019
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Pediatrics
Study shows adult tourniquet suitable for school-age children
Researchers with Nemours Children's Health System have shown the effectiveness of an adult tourniquet for use in children, according to a study published today by the journal Pediatrics. While developed for adults, the military's ...
May 07, 2019
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Pediatrics
Children with chronic illness can have normal life satisfaction
(HealthDay)—Children with chronic illness have lower general health, but their life satisfaction is comparable to that of their peers without chronic illness, according to a study published online May 6 in Pediatrics.
May 06, 2019
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Diabetes
Serum free fatty acid level verifies fasting state in children
(HealthDay)—Serum free fatty acid (FFA) concentrations can distinguish children's fed and fasting states, according to a study published online May 3 in Pediatrics.
May 03, 2019
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