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Measles 2019: Most cases occurred in close-knit, undervaccinated communities
CDC researcher report on 22 outbreaks in 17 states.
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Massachusetts tops state vaccination rankings
Where did your state finish?
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IPD in children may be a signal of immunodeficiency
Children with invasive pneumococcal disease may have a higher likelihood of underlying primary immunodeficiencies.
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Liraglutide ‘option’ for treating pediatric type 2 diabetes
BARCELONA – ELLIPSE trial shows clinicians aren’t limited to metformin and insulin for children with diabetes.
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High maternal lead levels linked to children’s obesity
High maternal folate levels mitigated the association between children’s risk of obesity and mothers’ high lead levels, suggesting an...
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Higher teen pregnancy risk in girls with ADHD
Women and girls with ADHD may be at significantly greater risk of pregnancy before age 20.
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Apple cider vinegar soaks fall short in atopic dermatitis
Acetic acid, particularly apple cider vinegar, has become prominent among emerging natural remedies for atopic dermatitis.
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Universal ASD screening is feasible, but M-CHAT/F underperforms
M-CHAT/F accuracy was low, especially for children of color and those from lower-income households.
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Early maternal anxiety tied to adolescent hyperactivity
COPENHAGEN – Maternal somatic anxiety during pregnancy and toddlerhood increases a child’s risk of hyperactivity symptoms in adolescence.
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Review looks at natural course of alopecia areata in young children
Most children who develop alopecia areata before age 4 years have mild disease, and those who present with severe disease are more likely to...