Pediatrics
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How Abdominal Fibrogenesis Affects Adolescents With Obesity
The abdominal and gluteal subcutaneous adipose tissue turnover rate of lipid components was similar in insulin-resistant and insulin-sensitive...
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What We’ve Learned About Remote Learning
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Visionary Surgery Saved Pitcher’s Arm. Now Even Children Get It
One study concluded that 67.4% of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgeries were performed on athletes between 16 and 20 years of age.
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Maternal Lifestyle Interventions Boost Babies’ Heart Health
Improved diet and exercise were associated with a healthier pregnancy for women with obesity and better cardiovascular function in their infants...
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Teen Pregnancy Linked With Risk for Premature Death
“Teen pregnancy may offer an opportunity to intervene in the lives of people at higher risk for premature death.”
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Think Beyond the ‘Go-Tos’ for Wart Management, Expert Advises
“Salicylic acid and cryotherapy don’t do enough for our patients,” said Jennifer Adams, MD.
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Early Biologic Initiation Linked to Rapid Improvement of JIA, Sustained Remission
The findings have implications for insurance rules that require patients to take a conventional DMARD for a minimum period before initiating...
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Linaclotide Succeeds for Functional Constipation in Children
Phase 3 randomized trial data supported FDA approval for linaclotide pediatric patients aged 6-17 years.
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Lab Tests Are Key for Diagnosing Chickenpox
Research featured in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report finds lab tests may keep children who don’t have varicella from...
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Common Household Chemicals Tied to Brain Cell Damage
Flame retardants, disinfectants, and personal care products may contain compounds linked to brain cell harm; further study is needed.
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Infant Exposure to MS Drugs via Breastfeeding: New Data
“Our data show infants exposed to these medications through breastfeeding experienced no negative effects on health or development within the...