The American Academy of Pediatrics released its first clinical practice guideline on faltering weight — formerly known as failure to thrive — with advice for diagnosing and treating the condition.
The AAP teamed up with the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition nearly a decade ago to create an evidence-based guideline for pediatricians, according to Hans B. Kersten, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP’s guideline panel on faltering weight.
“There were a number of different goals that we had,” Kersten told Healio. “First was … a new name.” [Editor’s note:
