From Medscape Pediatrics

Coverage from the

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2016 National Conference and Exhibition

October 22 - 25, 2016; San Francisco, California

October 22 - 25, 2016 San Francisco, California

AAP Parents' Social Media Use May Harm Kids, Researchers Warn Parents may inadvertently harm their children's reputations by sharing too much on social media, researchers say.
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2016
AAP AAP Updates Sleep Guidelines for Infants Infants should sleep in the room, but not the bed, of their caregivers, to avoid sudden infant death syndrome, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.
Medscape Medical News, October 24, 2016
Alert AAP New AAP Guidelines OK Some Screen Time for Toddlers Even babies can make some use of screen time, according to statements by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US government on electronic media use.
Medscape Medical News, October 21, 2016

Conference News

AAP Half of Adults Unaware of e-Cigarette Risks to Children
Medscape Medical News, November 4, 2016
AAP More Children With Headaches Visiting EDs
Medscape Medical News, November 3, 2016
AAP Abametapir Kills Lice and Eggs in Phase 3 Trials
Medscape Medical News, November 2, 2016
AAP Parents' Social Media Use May Harm Kids, Researchers Warn
Medscape Medical News, November 1, 2016

AAP One Third of Kids Return to Play With Concussion
Medscape Medical News, October 28, 2016
AAP AAP Updates Sleep Guidelines for Infants
Medscape Medical News, October 24, 2016
Alert AAP New AAP Guidelines OK Some Screen Time for Toddlers
Medscape Medical News, October 21, 2016
AAP Media, Concussion Research Featured at Pediatrics Meeting
Medscape Medical News, October 16, 2016

Popular News from AAP 2015

Injuries to Children From Police Encounters Common, Costly More than 15,000 children and youth visited the emergency department because of encounters with law enforcement during a 2-year period, costing millions in healthcare resources, a new study shows.
Medscape Medical News, Nov 2, 2015
EpiPen Supply in Schools Not Enough Without Training One in five people with anaphylaxis have no known allergies, so epinephrine autoinjectors should be kept in stock at all times, and school staff should be trained to use them, researchers said.
Medscape Medical News, Oct 30, 2015
Educate Kids to Curb Football Injuries, Says AAP The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calls for improved safety measures for youth playing tackle football, but not a ban or age cutoff.
Medscape Medical News, Oct 27, 2015

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