{"title":"Cooperation of Nurses and Doctors in Research and Paper Writing","authors":"Shigeki Matsubara","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Page 643"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148856443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information for Readers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0891-5245(26)00238-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0891-5245(26)00238-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Page A11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148856442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Maternal Postpartum Depression on Developmental Outcomes in Children up to Three Years of Age: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Japan","authors":"Tomoko Nishida PhD, Yosuke Okumura MSc, Yuki Takahashi PhD, Hisataka Sakakibara MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.03.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.03.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This retrospective cohort study sought to elucidate the connection between postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers and the developmental progress of children up to the age of three, utilizing data from maternal-child healthcare services in N city, Aichi prefecture, Japan.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data from 10,787 mother-child pairs who completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale after childbirth and participated in child health checkups at 3 months, 1.5 years, and 3 years were analyzed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>These results indicated that PPD poses a long-term developmental risk to children impacting language skills.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Pages 668-677"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Foreign Body Aspiration Presenting as Recurrent Bronchiolitis: Case Report","authors":"Lillybet Guilarte DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MEC, CNE, Gerardo Guilarte BS, Lourdes Valdes-Fernandez MD, FAAP","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a well-recognized pediatric emergency that is frequently misdiagnosed due to symptom overlap with common respiratory conditions such as bronchiolitis, asthma and pneumonia. This case report describes a toddler with recurrent wheezing and cough that persisted despite standard medical therapy. The child was evaluated at a pediatric urgent care center in which history, physical exam findings and imaging raised concern for airway obstruction. The child was transferred to a pediatric emergency department for suspected FBA prompting bronchoscopy evaluation, with confirmed and removed an aspirated foreign body. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of FBA and reinforces the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion when respiratory symptoms fail to improve as expected. Early recognition, appropriate imaging, and prompt intervention remain essential to prevent complications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Pages e215-e221"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147718832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jessica K. Gagen MD, Rory J. Tinker MD, John A. Phillips III MD, Yutaka Furuta MD
{"title":"Coagulopathy in Neonates With Classic Galactosemia: A Life-Threatening Yet Underrecognized Complication","authors":"Jessica K. Gagen MD, Rory J. Tinker MD, John A. Phillips III MD, Yutaka Furuta MD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Classic galactosemia (CG) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase deficiency, leading to toxic metabolite accumulation and life-threatening complications such as failure to thrive, sepsis, and acute liver failure. We hypothesize that coagulopathy is an underrecognized complication of CG and that this gap is reflected by limited documentation in the medical literature.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A PubMed literature review was conducted to identify articles describing coagulopathy in CG. We filtered for guidelines, meta-analyses, reviews, and systematic reviews. Our article screening followed PRISMA guidelines.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of 49 identified articles, 26/49 (53%) met inclusion criteria. Only 6/49 (12%) explicitly described coagulopathy in CG, and only 1/49 (2%) discussed management.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>These data supports our hypothesis that coagulopathy may be an underrecognized complication of CG by clinicians and identifies a gap in current medical literature. Improved early recognition of coagulopathy in neonates with CG could prevent delays in treatment and improve outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Pages e226-e230"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147291652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pediatric Expert Researchers for JPHC","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0891-5245(26)00236-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0891-5245(26)00236-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Page A7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148856440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shin-Jeong Kim PhD, Insoo Kim PhD, Yu-Seop Kim PhD, Sang-Hyeon Gill MS
{"title":"Development of a Conversational AI Intervention for Preventing Illegal Filming Among South Korean Adolescents: A Pediatric Health Perspective","authors":"Shin-Jeong Kim PhD, Insoo Kim PhD, Yu-Seop Kim PhD, Sang-Hyeon Gill MS","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.10.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.10.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This study aims to develop a Conversational AI-based illegal filming prevention education program (C-IFPE) for South Korean adolescents, with a focus on enhancing psychological safety and digital well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The program was developed using the ADDIE model—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. A nationwide survey of 535 middle and high school teachers assessed the perceived need for illegal filming prevention education (IFPE). In-depth focus interviews were conducted with school nurses and counseling teachers who had experience managing real-world illegal filming cases in school settings. Age-appropriate educational content was developed with design features tailored to adolescent engagement. The chatbot was implemented via “KakaoTalk,” the most widely used messaging platform among Korean adolescents. A formative usability evaluation was conducted with ten middle and high school students.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The Conversational AI chatbot, named No Cam (Stop IF), was reported as accessible and helpful in raising awareness among adolescents during the formative evaluation. Participants found the content relevant and the delivery engaging.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The C-IFPE showed promise as a feasible intervention to prevent illegal filming and promote digital safety among adolescents. Further research is needed to evaluate its effectiveness across diverse adolescent populations and educational contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Pages 719-727"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148297164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shelby Rohlff MSPH, Annie D. Smith PhD, MPH, Sofia Osio Smith MSPH, Morayo Akande PhD, MPH, Renata Arrington-Sanders MD, MPH, ScM, Kathleen Tebb PhD, Arik V. Marcell MD, MPH
{"title":"Exploring Primary Care Clinicians’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Delivery to Male Adolescents and Young Adults","authors":"Shelby Rohlff MSPH, Annie D. Smith PhD, MPH, Sofia Osio Smith MSPH, Morayo Akande PhD, MPH, Renata Arrington-Sanders MD, MPH, ScM, Kathleen Tebb PhD, Arik V. Marcell MD, MPH","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.06.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.06.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Despite existing guidance for adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care, male adolescent SRH care receipt is inadequate. Limited research has explored factors affecting clinicians’ provision of SRH care to male adolescents, specifically.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This mixed-method study with 12 primary care clinicians included a brief survey assessing care delivery practices and confidence, followed by an in-depth interview to explore factors affecting SRH care delivery.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Clinicians reported high confidence delivering male adolescent SRH care (mean ± <em>SD</em>: 8.31 ± 1.71 out of 10), but delivered only about half the recommended services (20 items out of 38). Factors influencing care delivery included gaps in education/training, assumptions about male SRH care, and behavioral constraints at various levels.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Findings underscore the need to strengthen male adolescent SRH care by enhancing provider training, increasing clinic-level supports, and addressing structural barriers.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Findings can inform strategies to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of SRH services for male adolescents in primary care settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Pages 728-737"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148377761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachel Carroll PhD, April A. Braswell PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAAN, Anka Roberto DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC, APRN, FNAP, Hayley Estrem PhD, RN, FAAN, Christopher R. Prentice PhD
{"title":"Examining Gastrointestinal, Feeding, Sleep, and Anxiety-Related Disorders Among Autistic Pediatric Patients","authors":"Rachel Carroll PhD, April A. Braswell PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAAN, Anka Roberto DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC, APRN, FNAP, Hayley Estrem PhD, RN, FAAN, Christopher R. Prentice PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.01.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This study examines the prevalence of gastrointestinal, feeding, sleep, and anxiety-related disorders among autistic and nonautistic children and adolescents, controlling for social and environmental factors.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We performed chi-squared tests, two-sample <em>t</em>-tests, and multivariate logistic regressions on a sample of data extracted from a health information exchange with records on over 3 million patients in Southeastern North Carolina.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Results for our primary variable of interest—autism status—are consistent across all models and show that autistic children and adolescents are significantly more likely to have gastrointestinal, feeding, sleep, and anxiety-related disorders than nonautistic children and adolescents.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>This study highlights critical intersections between physical and mental health among autistic pediatric patients. Unexpected missing diagnoses among autistic children in our sample could suggest the need for holistic screening practices among advanced pediatric providers in this population. Our findings carry important implications for psychiatric, primary, and specialty care providers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Pages 646-659"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147311702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily M. Masterson MD, Joseph Burns MD, William Buck Kyle MD, Anitha Parthiban MBBS, Silvana Molossi MD, PhD
{"title":"Left Ventricular Bubbles in an Asymptomatic Pediatric Outpatient: Sound the Alarm or False Alarm?","authors":"Emily M. Masterson MD, Joseph Burns MD, William Buck Kyle MD, Anitha Parthiban MBBS, Silvana Molossi MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2026.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"40 5","pages":"Pages e222-e225"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147718912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}