Pediatrics
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Study spotlights risk factors for albuminuria in youth with T2DM
TORONTO – Both physical and mental health play an important role in kidney health.
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Risk of adverse birth outcomes for singleton infants born to ART-treated or subfertile women
A population-based study examined the associations between maternal fertility and infants’ health outcomes.
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Patient adjustments needed for closed-loop insulin delivery
Closed-loop insulin delivery has great potential, but patients and families may need to adjust their expectations first.
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Trends in teen consumption of sports drinks are up and down
Encourage rehydration with water rather than sports drinks.
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MDedge Daily News: How to handle opioid constipation
And there may be a new option for postpartum depression.
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FDA approves burosumab to treat X-linked hypophosphatemia
Clinical trials showed normalization of phosphorus levels and radiographic improvement.
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MDedge Daily News: Is rosacea a red flag for deeper dangers?
And why reading aloud to kids can cut hyperactivity.
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Obesity in adults continues to rise
Increased prevalence of obesity among young people was not significant.
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Updates on health and care utilization by TGNC youth
Almost two-thirds of TGNC youth identified their health as poor, fair, or good as opposed to very good or excellent, compared with one-third of...
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Systemic corticosteroids not recommended for long-term treatment of eczema
The adverse effects of systemic corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis are of particular concern due to the potential for growth retardation in...
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Metabolic and bariatric surgery reduces CVD risk in severely obese adolescents
Big losses in BMI can lead to big gains in resolving cardiovascular disease risk in severely obese adolescents.