Pediatrics
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Study: Use urine sampling more broadly to rule out pediatric UTI
But is this guideline too broad?
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given on the same day: CDC and AAP
“Extensive experience with non–COVID-19 vaccines has demonstrated that immunogenicity and adverse-event profiles are generally similar.”
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Infants breathe better when pregnant moms exercise
Physical activity during pregnancy has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of preterm birth, cesarean birth, and children being born either...
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Atopic dermatitis subtype worsens into midlife, predicting poor health
“A more comprehensive understanding of disease activity across the life span is needed,” the investigators wrote.
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Pandemic-related school closures tied to mental health inequities
Virtual schooling was associated with worse mental health outcomes – especially for older students and youth from Black, Hispanic, or lower-income...
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COVID-19 linked to rise in suicide-related ED visits among youth
Increasing ED-based interventions and staff trained in addressing emergency mental health needs might help to meet the needs of these patients,...
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Medical education must take broader view of disabilities
Strategies for disability education can help health care providers reduce disparities in care for the disabled.
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis doubles risk of mental health issues in children
In this study, unlike some previous studies, children were evaluated longitudinally, rather than in a single point in time.
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Choosing Wisely campaign targets waste and overuse in hospital pediatrics
Multiple medical societies collaborated to develop guidelines for high-value care with less unnecessary testing and hospitalization.
Latest News
United States reaches 5 million cases of child COVID
New cases and hospitalizations reach new highs while vaccinations continue to drop in 12- to 15-year-olds.
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COVID-19 continues to complicate children’s mental health care
One pediatric hospital’s strategies for managing medical and mental health in the wake of the ongoing pandemic.