Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Top Stories of 2012

A perspective on the most important research in the field from the past year

Dear Readers,

Each year, the editors of Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine highlight the past year's most important topics in pediatric and adolescent research from our published summaries. In making our choices, we try to balance relevance to the clinician, recognition of landmark studies, media coverage, and public awareness. This year, our top stories reflect a range of topics and challenges to current practice, underscoring the importance of staying current. This is our mission and strength.

Our pediatrics and adolescent medicine top stories of 2012 are:

AAP Policy Statement on Male Circumcision

No Correlation Between ADHD Medications and Serious Cardiac Events

Is Acetaminophen a Culprit in Asthma?

Inappropriate Antibiotic Presc…

Author

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD, Editor-in-Chief

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardCareer Physician

Editorial BoardsUpToDate

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society of Pediatric Nephrology Foundation (Chair)

F. Bruder Stapleton, MD, Editor-in-Chief

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardCareer Physician

Editorial BoardsUpToDate

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society of Pediatric Nephrology Foundation (Chair)