Pediatrics
Commentary
To screen or not to screen children for hypertension?
In this issue of JFP, Smith et al recommend following guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics to...
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Why getting a COVID-19 vaccine to children could take time
The risks of the vaccine and the risks of COVID-19 are more finely balanced in children, and the benefits lie more in protecting other members of...
Conference Coverage
Insomnia in children tied to mood and anxiety disorders in adulthood
“Our findings further reinforce the need for early sleep interventions to prevent future mental health disorders,” researchers say.
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Allergic conjunctivitis severely affects children’s quality of life
The quality-of-life scores of children with allergic conjunctivitis were lower than scores in previous studies for children with vision-...
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Americans’ sun protection practices fall short of intentions
Survey suggests “that many people ... believe skin cancer won’t happen to them.”
From the Journals
U.S., international MIS-C studies yield disparate results
The two real-world observational studies were published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.
News
Extensive limb swelling after vaccines – including SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
The bottom line is that the management of pediatric ELS after SARS-CoV-2 vaccines should be the same as after standard vaccines.
Livin' on the MDedge
The most important meal of the day, with extra zinc
Plus, livers live the hop life and babies get scared by their microbiomes.
Feature
Medicare rule changes allow for broader CGM use
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has removed requirements for thrice-daily blood glucose measurement and allowed CGM coverage for...
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Back-to-school threat: Missed vaccinations in children, teens
“Health care providers should assess the vaccination status of all pediatric patients, including adolescents, and contact those who are behind...
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COVID-19 tied to spike in suspected suicide attempts by girls
Health care systems cannot address this issue alone. Suicide is a complex public health issue that also requires a comprehensive, community-based...