Pediatrics
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More sleep can help youth manage type 1 diabetes
More sleep can lead to better glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
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Heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers
An AHA scientific statement outlines the trends in use and the harmful effects of water pipe smoking among youth and adults.
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Individual pediatric hypertension trials support personalized care
The preferred medication for hypertensive children varied in single-patient studies.
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Comorbid skin conditions common in children with lichen nitidus
Lichen planus, lichen striatus, nail psoriasis, and cutaneuous atopy were the comorbid skin conditions in this cohort.
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Atopic dermatitis at 1 year links with persistent food allergies
SAN FRANCISCO – Infants with atopic dermatitis at 1 year old that persists showed an elevated prevalence of food...
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Don’t discount sleep disturbance for children with atopic dermatitis
Longitudinal data from more than 13,000 children show that those with atopic dermatitis suffer significantly impaired sleep quality.
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Pediatric pruritus requires distinct approach to assessment and management
WASHINGTON – Issues related to quality of life differ between children and adults, and assessing itch severity in...
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Eczema increases the risk of impaired mental health among children
WASHINGTON – Many children with eczema and impaired mental health may not be receiving appropriate psychological...
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Rhymin’ pediatric dermatologist provides Demodex tips
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – “One of the things that we never used to see in kids, but now I see all the time, probably because I’m looking for it, is ...
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U.S. sesame allergy prevalence estimated at 750,000
SAN FRANCISCO – A representative U.S. sample of almost 80,000 adults and children showed a sesame allergy prevalence of 750,000 people.