Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care RSS feed: Current Issue. Recognized for its probing, comprehensive, and evidence-based reviews, Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care devotes each issue to a timely and practical topic in pediatric medicine, presented by leading authorities in the field. The journal offers readers easily accessible information that enhances professional experience and is pertinent to daily pediatric practice. Each issue's review article is accompanied by an additional special feature designed to highlight a particular aspect of the topic presented. 2012 Topics , Volume 42 January 2012 The Role of Polysomnography in Diagnosing and Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pediatric Patients February 2012 Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents March 2012 Advances in Whole Genome Genetic Testing: From Chromosomes to Microarrays April 2012 Brain Tumors in Children May/June 2012 Improving Inpatient Pediatric Healthcare Quality, Education and Research: The Past, Present and Inspired Future of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine July 2012 School-Based Health Centers August 2012 Gastrointestinal Syndromes Associated with Food allergies Upcoming topics in 2012-13 : Type 1 Diabetes Birth Control for Adolescents PCOS Autism Rural child health/injuries The Relationship of Oxidative Stress to Environmental Diseases The Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease http://www.cppah.com/?rss=yesElsevier Inc.en © 2012 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care1538-5442425May 2012 © 2012 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. healthpermissions@elsevier.comhttp://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000399/abstract?rss=yesEditorial Board10.1016/S1538-5442(12)00039-9Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7IFCIFChttp://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000211/abstract?rss=yesPediatric hospital medicine (PHM) is at a truly exciting phase of evolution into a new specialty area of pediatrics. The history of PHM dates back more than 3 decades. Groups of pediatricians began focusing on delivering care more exclusively to the hospitalized child, not realizing at the time that a new “geographic” specialty was being born. Similar to other geographic specialties, such as emergency medicine and critical care, PHM began because of external pressure to develop a system to care for patients based on illness acuity rather than specific type of illness.ForewordMary C. Ottolini10.1016/j.cppeds.2012.01.005Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7105106http://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS153854421200017X/abstract?rss=yes Pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) is in an accelerated growth phase. Multiple elements have combined to affect the current state of the field. PHM is similar to other geographic specialties such as pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric critical care that deliver general, comprehensive care to patients based on hospital site. Pediatric hospitalists have been molded by changes in medicine, consumer expectations, and training program modifications. The history of PHM dates back for more than 3 decades, when unwitting pediatricians began to focus on delivering care for the hospitalized child. The ensuing years allowed for natural responses to external pressures that resulted in much of the field's initial development. In more recent years, however, pediatric hospitalists have been catalysts for change and driving forces for health care systems' improvements. Simultaneous with this has been the nearly exponential surge of energy focused on targeted initiatives, which have further defined the field and brought attention on a national level. PHM is at a critical but brilliant juncture in development. Further decisions regarding scope and demonstration of competencies are important to make with clarity of purpose. Pediatric hospitalists are advancing child health in the inpatient setting through evidence-based care, research, education, clinical excellence, advocacy, and health care business acumen. With a strong community sense and leadership evident, PHM has a bright future. Pediatric Hospital Medicine: Historical Perspectives, Inspired FutureErin Stucky Fisher10.1016/j.cppeds.2012.01.001Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7107112http://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000181/abstract?rss=yes Children with medical complexity, regardless of underlying diagnoses, share similar functional and resource use consequences, including: intensive service needs, reliance on technology, polypharmacy, and/or home care or congregate care to maintain a basic quality of life, high health resource utilization, and, an elevated need for care coordination. The emerging field of complex care is focused on the holistic medical care of these children, which requires both broad general pediatrics skills and specific expertise in care coordination and communication with patients, families, and other medical and non-medical care providers. Many pediatric hospitalists have developed an interest in care coordination for CMC, and pediatric hospitalists are in an ideal location to embrace complex care. As a result of these factors, complex care has emerged as a field with many pediatric hospitalists at the helm, in arenas ranging from clinical care of these patients, research into their care, and education of future providers. The objective of this section of the review article is to outline the past, present, and possible future of children with medical complexity within several arenas in the field of pediatric hospital medicine, including practice management, clinical care, research, education, and quality improvement. Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Children with Medical Complexity: Past, Present, and FutureTamara D. Simon, Sanjay Mahant, Eyal Cohen10.1016/j.cppeds.2012.01.002Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7113119http://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000193/abstract?rss=yes As the field of pediatric hospital medicine has evolved, pediatric hospitalists have become increasingly involved in medical student and resident education – providing direct education during clinical rotations, developing novel curricula to meet the demands of the new educational environment, occupying leadership roles in medical education, and more. The literature suggests that hospitalists possess the essential skills for teaching effectively, yet most hospitalists feel that additional training beyond residency is necessary to refine their knowledge and skills in education and in other essential domains. Several pediatric hospital medicine fellowships and continuing medical education activities have been developed in the last decade to meet this growing need. The recent publication of the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Core Competencies will help define the roles and expectations of practicing pediatric hospitalists, and will serve as a framework for future curriculum development in both graduate and continuing medical education. Pediatric Hospitalists in Medical Education: Current Roles and Future DirectionsCyrus Heydarian, Jennifer Maniscalco10.1016/j.cppeds.2012.01.003Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7120126http://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS153854421200020X/abstract?rss=yes Hospitalist medicine has enjoyed a period of rapid growth over the past 10 years and research within this domain is no exception. This article will describe the initial research conducted within the world of pediatric hospital medicine, what the future of research will hold and how this will impact the clinical practice of hospitalists who care for children. This is a review of pertinent literature that represents key progress within the emerging field of pediatric hospital medicine. Research within pediatric hospital medicine has progressed from initial studies defining the emerging field and single-center studies to widely expanding national research networks which aim to prioritize the research needs of the field and use data from multiple centers to enrich the body of evidence that guides clinical practice. The field of pediatric hospital medicine has grown rapidly over the past decade and has an exciting trajectory of ongoing growth and research. Research in Pediatric Hospital Medicine: How Research Will Impact Clinical CareGabrielle Zimbric, Rajendu Srivastava10.1016/j.cppeds.2012.01.004Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7127130http://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000442/abstract?rss=yesIn Recent Issues10.1016/S1538-5442(12)00044-2Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7OBCOBChttp://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000405/abstract?rss=yesTitle Page10.1016/S1538-5442(12)00040-5Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7FrontmatterA1A1http://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000417/abstract?rss=yesInformation for Readers10.1016/S1538-5442(12)00041-7Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7FrontmatterA2A2http://www.cppah.com/article/PIIS1538544212000429/abstract?rss=yesTable of Contents10.1016/S1538-5442(12)00042-9Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 42, 5 (2012)2012-05-01Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care2012-05-01425S1538-5442(11)X0014-7FrontmatterA3A4