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Trials need standardized reporting of pediatric fever after flu vaccine
The study found a link between fever and better immunogenicity after flu vaccination, and an association between antipyretic use and reduced...
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Behavioral checklist IDs children at risk of depressive, anxiety disorders
The highest risk was among children with a parental history of mood disorder and baseline CBCL anxiety/depression subsyndromal elevations.
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Under new ACC-AHA criteria, more pregnant women at risk of hypertension, adverse outcomes
The adverse outcomes – preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth – appeared to be mitigated by low-dose aspirin therapy.
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Guidelines offer recommendations for hernia repair in obese patients
Available evidence was reviewed by the guideline committee on the impact of obesity on hernia surgery.
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Physician burnout linked to patient safety
Physician burnout may jeopardize patient care, according to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine. A review and meta-analysis suggested...
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Elevated type 2 diabetes risk seen in PsA patients
Type 2 diabetes risk was significantly higher among patients with psoriatic arthritis, even when compared with patients with psoriasis alone.
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Pediatricians fall short on transition to adult care
Discussions about care transitions are lacking even when patients have special health care needs.
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How to screen for, manage FASD in a medical home
This AAP clinical report offers guidance in management of FASD children after the diagnosis, and accessing community resources.
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Burnout may jeopardize patient care
Burnout was associated with unprofessionalism and higher rates of patient safety issues.
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Guidelines released for perimenopausal depression
The risk of perimenopausal depression is estimated to be 45%-68%.
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Baseline patient-reported physical function predicts SLE-related mortality
There’s utility in screening and tracking of patient-reported outcomes about physical function, a study finds.
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Children born from ART at increased risk of developing arterial hypertension
Assisted reproductive technologies may hold some risks for the children born because of these advances.
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Insufficient sleep is costing countries billions annually because of low productivity
Sleep deprivation not only influences an individual’s health and well-being but has a significant impact on a nation’s economy.
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AAP cautions against marijuana use during pregnancy, breastfeeding
“The fact that marijuana is legal in many states may give the impression the drug is harmless during pregnancy, especially with stories swirling...