Martin T. Stein

AAP Policy Statement: Preventing Firearm-Related Injuries in the Pediatric Population

The updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on firearm-related injuries affecting the pediatric population begins with the

Understanding the Genetics of ADHD: Getting Closer

Although attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly heritable (about 76%), specific susceptibility genes have not been identified. Copy

Tactile Defensiveness: More Common in Girls Than in Boys with ADHD

Some aspects of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) differ by sex. The overall prevalence of ADHD is higher in boys, the inattentive type

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Pediatric Anxiety

Media reports on treatment for emotional illnesses in children and adolescents often emphasize the benefits and risks of medication. A recent

When Preschool Children Have ADHD

Results of small studies have reported benefits from methylphenidate (MPH) for treating core ADHD behaviors in preschool children. Now, results of the

Infants Need Daily “Tummy Time” for Early Motor Development

Placing infants in the supine position during sleep has been associated with a dramatic decline in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome.

Behavioral Treatments for Children with Obesity: Where Are the Fathers?

Parents influence their childrens weight through their own behaviors and parenting practices (e.g., food habits and physical activity). Parent

Is There a Role for Supplemental Donor Milk for Premature Infants

Very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants have lower morbidity and improved neurodevelopmental outcomes when fed their mothers milk compared to a preterm infant formula. When a mother of a VLBW preterm infant cannot provide enough of her own milk, supplemental human donor milk is available in some communities. Currently, there are 22 donor-milk banks in the U.S. To assess whether supplemental donor milk improves outcomes, researchers randomized 363 …

Nonadherence with Infant Safe Sleep Practices Among Adolescent Mothers

The back-to-sleep recommendation for infant sleep, introduced by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 1992, reduced the prevalence of sudden

Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Focus for Pediatric Practice

The association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and risk for serious physical and mental conditions in adulthood was demonstrated 2 decades ago ( Am J Prev Med 1998; 14:245). An estimated 12% of children experience four or more ACEs, including emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and neglect; witnessing violence against a mother; experiencing parental separation or divorce; and living with household members who were substance users, mentally ill, or suicidal, or who had been …