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Pediatric patients thus have a larger volume of distribution than adults, which directly affects the dosing of hydrophilic drugs such as beta-lactam antibiotics like ampicillin. [31] Thus, these drugs are administered at greater weight-based doses or with adjusted dosing intervals in children to account for this key difference in body composition.
The American Pediatric Society (APS) is the first pediatric society established in North America. [1] Created in 1887, the APS pursues a vision of an engaged, inclusive, and impactful community of pediatric thought leaders. The APS mission is to shape the future of academic pediatrics through the engagement of distinguished child health leaders.
Recognizing that insufficient sleep in adolescents is an important public health issue that significantly affects the health and safety, as well as academic success, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly supports efforts of school districts to optimize sleep in students and urges high schools and middle schools to aim for start times no ...
Academic Pediatrics, the official journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to strengthen the research and educational base of academic general pediatrics. The content areas of the journal reflect the interests of Association members and other health professionals who care for children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is reviewing its guidance to eliminate race-based medicine. Dr. Joseph Wright, a member of the academy's board of directors and chief health equity officer for ...
State governments maintain their own health departments, and local governments (counties and municipalities) often have health departments that are branches of the state health department. State boards may have executive and police authority to enforce state health laws, with all members required to be healthcare professionals in some states.
Child mortality has been dropping as each country reaches a high stage of DTM. From 2000 to 2010, child mortality has dropped from 9.6 million to 7.6 million. In order to reduce child mortality rates, there need to be better education, higher standards of healthcare and more caution in childbearing.
When the local economy is strong, it contributes to the larger, broader economy in a positive way. Gabe Krajicek, CEO of Kasasa , said small business success means more local money and tax dollars ...