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Tanning use disorder should be added to the DSM-5
Inclusion would increase awareness of the condition and standardize approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
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Anthralin shows promise as second-line agent for pediatric alopecia areata
At least 50% regrowth of scalp hair was achieved in 68% of patients treated with topical anthralin.
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Despite declines in prenatal use of alcohol and cigarettes, cannabis use is on the rise
Public education concerning the effects that prenatal cannabis use may have on infant health is warranted.
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Higher prenatal exposure to daylight tied to lower depression risk
Exposure and birth in northern latitudes conferred a 7% risk for lifetime depression, compared with southern latitudes, where risk increased to 15...
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Initial screening not enough to catch all cases of preterm congenital hypothyroidism
Low-yield results, transient nature of cases, and conflicting long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes data may explain lack of more aggressive...
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Review finds some therapies show promise in managing prurigo nodularis
Among the most positive outcomes were those associated with newer treatments, including those targeting IL-31 signaling.
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Platelet-rich plasma injections yield substantial improvement in androgenetic alopecia
Similar responses were achieved among men and women.
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RSV-related risk of hospitalization higher in Down syndrome patients
Rates are higher for hospital and ICU admission, mortality, length of stay, supplemental oxygen, and ventilator support.
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Consider potty seats when you see contact dermatitis on toddler bottoms
The specific source of the allergen in the seats was not identified.
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Pediatric asthma patients should be considered priority for flu vaccine
Identifying pathogens in ED may be key to reducing treatment failure.
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Relapsing scabies? Nails may hold a clue
Nails can harbor mites, a potential source for scabies relapse.
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Additional training may be warranted for clinicians administering DTaP
Track record reveals need to reduce vaccine errors.
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Early diagnosis, treatment key to prevent permanent baldness in tinea capitis
Wood’s light has limited accuracy when identifying Trichophyton tonsurans, which is responsible for the majority of tinea capitis cases...
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Pain relievers, bed rest may be sufficient to manage PEH
Correct diagnosis is key to avoiding inappropriate treatments given the benign course of disease.
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Pretreatment ECG unwarranted for most infantile hemangioma patients starting propranolol
Screening abnormalities do not predict treatment side effects.