Pediatrics
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Acute flaccid myelitis on the decline for 2018
Pattern of reduced cases in November “appears to be repeating.”
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Teenagers with epilepsy may benefit from depression screening
NEW ORLEANS – As much as 8% of patients with pediatric epilepsy may have moderately severe depressive symptoms, and...
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Review of pediatric data indicates link between vitamin D levels and atopic dermatitis severity
Data on vitamin D supplementation and AD severity “suggested potential benefit but were conflicting.”
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ADA releases guidelines for type 2 diabetes in children, youth
Once a diagnosis is made, treatment includes lifestyle management and pharmacologic therapy.
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Draft guidelines advise HIV screening for most teens and adults
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Most perpetrators in school shootings brought guns from home
Researchers found that mental illness or a developmental disability were factors in 20% of 61 cases analyzed.
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Children are vulnerable to diseases emerging because of climate change
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Rate of STIs is rising, and many U.S. teens are sexually active
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Discussing immunization with vaccine-hesitant parents requires caring, individualized approach
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Many teens don’t know e-cigarettes contain nicotine
ORLANDO – “When you have these devices that have flavors like gummy bear and cotton candy and bubblegum, you are marketing to children.”