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Know the Ins and Outs of Prescribing Obesity Medications in Pediatric Patients
Using obesity medications in youth is a new and evolving area of pediatrics and more education is needed.
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Chronic Cough in Children: Identifying Common and Uncommon Causes
A pediatric pulmonologist reviews both the major causes of chronic cough as well as the rare zebras to watch out for.
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Pediatricians Must Prepare for Impact on Allergies and Asthma From Climate Change
Children are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts because they have a higher risk for developing asthma, allergic disease, and...
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Wide Availability of Naloxone and Education on Its Use Can Save Pediatric Lives
Study data highlight and underscore naloxone’s safety of use in the prehospital setting.
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Caregiver Surveys on Firearms, Suicide Offer Pediatricians Prevention Opportunities
Pediatricians should pursue all opportunities to educate families about firearm safety, the risk of youth suicide, and strategies to prevent...
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Dermatomyositis Cancer Screening Guidelines Get Real-World Validation
Most of the cancers were detected using standard age- and sex-based cancer screenings, suggesting the potential for overscreening in this...
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Heat-Related Pediatric ED Visits More Than Double
Given the rising temperatures from a changing climate, prevention is key for pediatricians to focus on.
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Direct-to-Consumer Testing’s Expansion to Rheumatology Has Benefits but Potential Risks
Rheumatologists and lab specialists generally support consumers’ ability to access tests without a doctor’s order, but they remain aware of the...
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Elinzanetant Shows Significant Improvement in Menopausal Vasomotor and Sleep Symptoms
The women who are the best candidates for elinzanetant include those who have had an estrogen-sensitive cancer, such as breast or endometrial...
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Most Women With Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Do Not Receive Effective Treatment
“Clearly, there is underutilization of low-dose vaginal hormonal therapies, which are known to be safe and effective.”
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Hormone Therapy for Menopause Remains at Historic Lows Despite Effectiveness and Safety Profile
The lack of education among providers is likely the biggest reason for the decline.
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Laser, Radiofrequency Therapies Offer Little Benefit for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
While not surprised to find little evidence of benefit, “we were a little bit surprised that we also didn’t find significant evidence of harms.”...
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How Common Is Pediatric Emergency Mistriage?
More than half of pediatric emergency patients were overtriaged, and researchers identified multiple disparities among those more likely to be...
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New ACOG Guidance Advises Clinicians on Cannabis Use for Gynecologic Pain
The lack of research on cannabis for gynecologic pain precludes its recommendation, but clinicians should not necessarily discourage its use...
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Risk Screening Tool Helped Identify Pregnant Patients Previously Undiagnosed With CVD
All obstetrics programs across the country should aim to have a CVD risk screening tool incorporated into their EMRs for prenatal and postpartum...