PediatricsOfficial Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "PEDIATRICS publishishes original research, clinical observations, and special feature articles in the field of pediatrics, as broadly defined.The journal is intended to encompass the needs of the whole child in his physiologic, mental, emotional, and social structure. Contributions pertinent to pediatrics are also included from related fields such as nutrition, surgery, dentistry, public health, child health services, and more."