Pediatrics
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Watch for failure to thrive in children with eosinophilic esophagitis
Be on the lookout for failure to thrive among pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.
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CDC updates Zika treatment guidelines for infants, children
The CDC has clarified and expanded its interim guidelines for treating infants and children who may have been exposed to the Zika virus.
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Pediatric BMI increases linked to rises in blood pressure, hypertension risk
Children’s and adolescents’ risk of blood pressure increases and hypertension rose as their body mass index increased, even over a short period of...
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End of life care
Dr. Kevin T. Powell discusses pediatric end of life care.
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Zika virus found in amniotic fluid
A case study conducted in Brazil revealed the presence of Zika virus in the amniotic fluid of two pregnant women, suggesting that the virus can...
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Seven myths about sex and relationships in LGBT youth
Dr. Gerald Montano dispels some myths about sex and relationships in LGBT youth.
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VIDEO: To optimize children’s oral health, take care of moms first
Oral health – whether poor or good – seems to run in families. Is it behavior, biology, or both?
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Rapid growth, childhood obesity tied to fish and pregnancy
Greater risk of rapid growth in infancy and childhood obesity appeared to be tied to an increased maternal consumption of fish while pregnant.
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Lead poisoning
Dr. Susan D. Swick and Dr. Michael S. Jellinek discuss the implications of childhood lead poisoning, in light of the Flint, Michigan situation.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: New topical acne therapies will target sebum
Three topical acne drugs that target the production of sebum are now in clinical trials.