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Stevens-Johnson syndrome cases differ based on cause
Children with Stevens-Johnson syndrome associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae were more likely to develop pneumonia, to have fewer affected skin...
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Tool to predict abusive head trauma validated
The clinical tool Predicting Abusive Head Trauma (PredAHT) can support medical professionals in determining the likelihood that a pediatric head...
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Tailored Family Counseling Reduces Children’s BMI Gain
Key clinical point: Regular support to families can reduce weight in overweight children. Major finding: After 2 years, children in the...
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Tailored family counseling reduces children’s BMI gain
Short but regular meetings aimed at helping families develop healthier eating and activity habits can lead to modest but significant drops in...
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Hypertension, Blood Pressure Down Among US Children, Teens
Key clinical point: Average blood pressure levels have dropped among U.S.
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Hypertension, blood pressure down among U.S. children, teens
U.S. children’s and teens’ average blood pressure levels have dropped over the past decade, with a commensurate drop in elevated and high blood...
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Early ADHD and ODD symptoms linked to later bullying
Children with early symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or oppositional-defiant disorder are more likely to become bullies or...
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More Medicaid-insured infants survive with enhanced prenatal care program
Participation in Michigan’s statewide Medicaid enhanced prenatal care program led to significant reductions in infant mortality and newborn deaths...
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Hospital clinicians commonly work while sick
Despite believing they may put patients at risk, a vast majority of hospital doctors and other clinicians work while sick.
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July 2015: Click for Credit
Topics include: Intensive therapy for psoriatic arthritis • Subclinical hyperthyroidism and fracture risk • Oral contraceptives and VTE risk •...
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Transgender patients at greater risk for mental health conditions
Key clinical point: Transgender individuals have greater risk for poor mental health outcomes than do nontransgender individuals. Major finding:...
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Sexually transmitted infections missed as UTIs are overdiagnosed
Key clinical point: Overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections and underdiagnosis of sexually transmitted infections are common in women presenting...
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Broad spectrum–antibiotic Use Shifted Following National Guideline Publication
Key clinical point: Broad spectrum–antibiotic use for community-acquired pneumonia dropped following 2011 guidelines. Major finding: Third...
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Broad spectrum–antibiotic use shifted following national guideline publication
Use of broad-spectrum antibiotics to treat pediatric pneumonia dropped considerably following the publication of national guidelines that...
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Teens’ Self-injury Rates Rise by 45%
Key clinical point: Self-inflicted injuries are rising among teenagers, increasing their odds of death. Major finding: Teen self-inflicted injury...