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How prevalent is pediatric melanoma?
As in adults, the stage correlates strongly with survival, and distant metastases carry a poor prognosis.
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Novel celery seed–derived drug may improve stroke outcomes
Patients treated with butylphthalide had fewer severe neurologic symptoms and better function 90 days after the stroke, compared with those...
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Antenatal corticosteroids: Fresh answers to old questions
Researchers reported no differences in the primary outcome of cognitive function between those whose mothers had received a single course of...
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NICU use up, birth weights down in babies of mothers with HCV
New findings surprised a study researcher since the adverse outcomes weren’t related to prematurity.
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Novel neuroprotective agent promising in stroke
New findings illustrate that it is possible to improve outcomes for stroke patients “not only with reperfusion therapy but with neuroprotectants...
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Genetic testing in the PICU prompts meaningful changes in care
Data on the use of rapid whole genome sequencing in multiple hospitals allowed researchers to examine differences in management across...
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Expert offers insights on pediatric dermatology emergencies
Antiepileptic medications are the most common cause of DRESS, followed by antibiotics, but sometimes the trigger is not clear.
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Can siRNA improve compliance in patients with hypertension?
Many approaches have been explored in recent years to make life easier for patients living with chronic conditions.
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Topical treatment options for acne continue to expand
IDP-126 is a fixed dose triple combination of clindamycin 1.2% plus benzoyl peroxide 3.1% and adapalene 0.15% is being evaluated in patients nine...
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Dubious diagnosis: Is there a better way to define ‘prediabetes’?
There have been major increases in prediabetes in the United States and globally over the past 2 decades.
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‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”