Advances in Pediatrics, 2021

By: Carol D. Berkowitz, MD

ISBN:  9780323813792

Pub Date: July 28, 2021

Reviewed By:  Joseph Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) 

Description  

This is volume 68 of “Advances in Pediatrics,” which includes an excellent series of current review articles of relevant topics for pediatric providers. 

Purpose  

The overall purpose is to update pediatric providers about current topics in pediatrics in addition to all of the clinical information about COVID-19 disease. The topics range from health systems science, to overdiagnosis, antibiotic stewardship, chronic illnesses, tumors, and recreational drug use. 

The objectives are worthy and the book meets the objectives. 

Audience  

The audience for this ongoing series includes pediatric providers at all levels. 

The articles are about the needs of children and pediatric providers and do not include COVID-19 disease topics as they had already been chosen for post-pandemic as per the author. The articles in the book definitely meet the needs of the intended audience and the author, coauthors, and contributors are credible authorities. 

Features  

The content is novel, diverse, thoughtful, and well written. The book begins with health systems science, overdiagnosis, treatment, and antibiotic stewardship, then discusses balancing autonomy and patient protection. It continues with the effects of adverse childhood experiences, which is excellent. The articles then present discussions of chronic and medically complex illnesses, tumors, esophageal atresia, post-operative management, and aspects of vitamin D, and finish with recreational drug use and ingestions. 

Assessment   

This volume is an outstanding collection of clinically relevant reviews for pediatric providers at all levels. The focus is post-pandemic and there is still much to discuss in the care of pediatric patients in addition to COVID-19 disease. The authors and contributors do an excellent job. As the editor of a continuing educational pediatric journal, I highly recommend this volume. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2022, Joseph Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)

Doody’s Score: 96 – 4 Stars! 

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