Pediatrics
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Many parents unaware of 2014-2015 Disneyland measles outbreak
A significant number of parents were unaware of the 2014-2015 United States measles outbreak despite significant media attention.
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More children getting vaccinated since Vaccines for Children inception
Vaccination rates have been improving since the introduction of the federal Vaccines for Children program, new research in Health Affairs is...
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Early-wheezing patterns prefigure adolescent respiratory outcomes and asthma
Wheezing patterns in early childhood can predict pulmonary function and the development of asthma in adolescence in a high-risk population.
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Books, text messages increase sun protection behaviors
An intervention consisting of text-message reminders, read-along books, and swim shirts achieved significant improvements in sun protection...
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A bone to pick
Dr. William G. Wilkoff considers the care of simple forearm fractures over the years.
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Tdap effectiveness wanes rapidly in teens
The Tdap vaccine’s effectiveness against pertussis wanes so rapidly in the year after administration in teens that it provides too little...
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Majority of children aged 6-23 months are not vaccinated for flu
Less than half of children aged 6-23 months are vaccinated for influenza in the United States, according to an analysis of data obtained via the...
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Psychotropics low on list of therapies for autism
Children with autism spectrum disorders may derive benefit from psychotropic therapies but not for core symptoms.
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Try behavioral therapies first, then melatonin for pediatric insomnia
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Anxiety is poorly recognized, treated in children
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HPV vaccinations get a boost from MOC requirements
Pediatricians saw an increase in the human papillomavirus vaccines administered after participating in a maintenance of certification Part IV...