More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help?
Pediatricians are increasingly treating opioid use disorder in teenagers through medications like buprenorphine.
Only 6% of pediatricians currently offer buprenorphine to teens addicted to opioids, despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. [ more ]
What Parents Should Know About Tongue-Tie Releases
Lactation consultants and dentists have been aggressively promoting tongue-tie releases as a solution for breastfeeding difficulties, even for babies without real tongue-ties.
The early days of nursing can be rough, but breastfeeding often gets easier with time and support from lactation consultants and pediatricians. [ more ]