Pediatrics
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New studies show growing number of trans, nonbinary youth in U.S.
Overall, some 1.6 million Americans older than age 13 now identify as transgender, reported the researchers.
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Asian American teens have highest rate of suicidal ideation
Prepandemic survey finds that 24% of these adolescents had thought about or planned suicide – more than Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics.
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Youth with bipolar disorder at high risk of eating disorders
The researchers recommend implementing trauma-informed care, assessing and addressing suicidality and self-injury, and prioritizing therapies that...
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Children and COVID: Cases down, start of vaccinations near
New cases dropped for the first time in 8 weeks, but the Memorial Day holiday may have been a factor.
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White children more likely to get imaging in EDs: Study
An analysis of more than 12 million visits showed that non-Hispanic Black children were less likely to get diagnostic imaging than non-Hispanic...
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Children & COVID: Rise in new cases slows
One measure of overall prevalence declined for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Airway injuries ‘devastating’ after battery ingestions: Review
Tracheoesophageal fistulae and vocal cord paralyses are the most common. Quick removal of button batteries is key as investigators find the time...
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Children and COVID: Weekly cases keep rising past 100,000
Vaccine booster dose for 5- to 11-year-olds approved in the midst of low interest.
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FDA, AMA prepare for potential COVID-19 shots for children younger than 6
“We strongly urge all parents to get their infants and toddlers vaccinated as soon as they are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine,” said AMA...
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Exploding e-cigarettes cause traumatic injuries in teens
Nationwide, there were 195 reported explosions and fires involving e-cigarettes in all ages between 2009 and 2016, according to a FEMA report.
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Poorest children at higher risk for PICU admissions, death
Children in poor neighborhoods may be more likely to receive care in lower-quality hospitals or may be treated differently from other children...