Medscape Pediatrics Podcast

The sexual abuse of members of the US gymnastics team underscores why such events should be reported. Here's why it's also important to tell patients what to expect during a physical examination.

Drs Vega and Faustinella discuss evidence of deteriorating history and physical exam skills in clinicians, young and old.

'There is absolutely no reason for an American civilian to own functional military-style weaponry and ammunition in 2018.'

Irreproducible results published in journals are misleading, irresponsible, and costly, and it is up to researchers and publishers to resolve this problem now.

Dr Paul Auwaerter discusses the antimicrobial options for postinfluenza MRSA pneumonia, and makes the case for a universal flu vaccine.

The media reports of influenza-related deaths in children are frightening. How does this year compare with prior years?

Will the recent proposal by three large American corporations to create a new healthcare company take profit out of healthcare?

The founder of Sun Microsystems predicted that artificial intelligence will replace 80% of physicians, but he says the profession could fortify itself by changing its focus.

What are some strategies that can help to identify our own implicit biases and work to address them?

Dr George Lundberg reflects on the history of forbidden words and how physicians will respond to President Donald Trump's list of words that can't be used at the CDC.