Pediatrics
Feature
Girls Catching Up With Boys in Substance Use
Substance use remains “a crucial public health problem among adolescents” despite overall declines in smoking, alcohol, and cannabis use.
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FDA Requests More Information for RDEB Rx Under Review
Pz-cel, which comprises autologous, COL7A1 gene–corrected epidermal sheets, is being evaluated for its ability to enable normal type VII...
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Children With Chronic Skin Disorders Face Substantial Stigma
Stigma was experienced by 73% of children and adolescents with chronic skin disease, with 43.8% reporting moderate stigma.
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Microbiome Alterations Linked to Growth Hormone Deficiency
Those with growth hormone deficiency had alterations in microbial populations that have been linked to longevity, as well as a microbial and...
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Syphilis Treatment Falls Short for Pregnant Patients
Potential challenges to effective treatment of syphilis in pregnancy include drug shortages and time constraints.
Opinion
The Obesogenic Environment of Preschool and Day Care
Before we get too far down the obesity-is-a-disease pathway, we must take a closer look at the role the early care and early school milieu are...
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Childhood Loneliness Predictive of Subsequent Psychosis?
In those who did not have objective social isolation in childhood, loneliness was associated with a significantly increased risk for first-episode...
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First Consensus Statement on Improving Healthcare for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Without better access to safe and appropriate care, people with NDDs experience more seclusion, accidents, restraints, and injury in healthcare...
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Combined Pediatric Derm-Rheum Clinics Supported by Survey Respondents
Perceived benefits of combined clinics were improved patient care through coordinated treatment decisions and timely communication between...
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How Long Should a Woman Wait Before Becoming Pregnant Again?
The World Health Organization advises women to wait at least 24 months between childbirth and a new pregnancy but a...
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Discovering the Impact of the Injury Prevention Program on Childhood Safety
TIPP implementation included developmentally based safety counseling and distribution of age-appropriate safety materials to parents.