CHICAGO -- Young athletes are quitting sports at a high rate. A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says 70% of kids are dropping out by the age of 13. Experts say while the demands on ...

For children in whom abuse is suspected, a close examination of all areas of skin to look for other injuries is important. HealthDay News — In an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report ...

CLEVELAND — Every year, millions of children and teens across the United States lace up their cleats, grab their gear and hit the field as part of organized sports programs. According to the National ...

AAP: Evaluate child fractures for physical abuse Location, fracture type and cause mechanism must be evaluated with child's medical history. HealthDay News — A child’s age, medical history, presence ...

Recent advances in understanding the causes of fractures make it easier for clinicians to identify victims of child abuse, according to a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The report, ...