Advances in Pediatrics 2018

Advances in Pediatrics is a respected annual review that delivers timely, evidence-based updates on key issues shaping pediatric practice. Under the new editorship of Dr. Carol Berkowitz, this edition brings together a distinguished editorial board and leading experts to present clinically focused reviews on high-impact topics. The volume is designed to bridge research and practice, equipping pediatricians and primary care providers with actionable knowledge to support sound clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes across diverse care settings.

Key Features

• Expert updates on the evaluation and management of febrile infants under 3 months
• Comprehensive coverage of pediatric emergency medicine, including point-of-care ultrasonography and patient-centered ED models
• Practical guidance on scoliosis management and movement disorders in children
• In-depth discussion of health and wellness for LGBTQ youth and care for sexually exploited children
• Strategies for childhood trauma management in primary care
• Insightful review of physician well-being and burnout
• Advances in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases
• Clear, practical approaches to parental refusal of treatments, procedures, and vaccines
• Specialized topics including pediatric oncology in the ICU and congenital diaphragmatic hernia management and outcomes
• A global perspective on pediatric education and global health challenges and opportunities