Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
67% of teens have substantial cardiometabolic risk burden, blood donor survey shows
Key clinical point: Two-thirds of 16- to 19-year-olds have borderline or frank hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and/or high blood glucose....
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PPIs caused remission in about half of esophageal eosinophilia cases
About half of patients with symptomatic esophageal eosinophilia achieved complete clinical and histologic remission on proton pump inhibitors,...
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Study lays groundwork for autologous nerve cell transplantation in Hirschsprung disease
Key clinical point: A preclinical study took several key steps toward autologous transplantation of nerve progenitor cells to treat Hirschsprung...
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Aneuploidy screening: Newer noninvasive test gains traction
Favorable results from the 2 studies reviewed here have prompted ACOG to recommend that cell-free DNA screening be discussed with all pregnant...
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New pediatric recommendations: What’s changed
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2016 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric...
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Guidance for parents of LGBT youth
Dr. Gerald Montano outlines how parents can best help their LGBT youth.
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The HPV vaccine
Dr. Francine Pearce discusses some controversy regarding the HPV vaccine.
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Stewardship at 3 a.m.
Dr. Kevin T. Powell discusses the issue of stewardship in medicine.
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Debunking marijuana myths for teens
Dr. Susan D. Swick and Dr. Michael S. Jellinek debunk some myths about marijuana use.
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Poor sportsmanship
Dr. William G. Wilkoff talks about concussions, football, and scientific honesty.
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Orchestrated protocols for treating CLABSI decreases hospitalizations
Bringing hospitals and health centers under a common set of protocols can significantly decrease the number of hospitalizations – specifically...