Pediatrics
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RSV antiviral reduces viral load, symptoms
An oral inhibitor of respiratory syncytial virus replication significantly reduced total viral load, peak viral load, duration of viral shedding,...
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Mild and moderate OSAS often resolves in children
For many children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, watchful waiting for symptoms to resolve trumps adenotonsillectomy.
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Adalimumab posts strong early results in refractory JIA-associated uveitis
Key clinical point: Adalimumab may effectively treat methotrexate-refractory JIA-associated uveitis. Major finding: Patients in the adalimumab arm...
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Careful with that cough…
Dr. Francine Pearce warns about the dangers of illicit use of codeine-containing cough syrup.
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Omega-3s for behavioral health: Are we there yet?
Dr. David C. Rettew evaluates the evidence for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for pediatric emotional-behavioral problems.
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Glial fibrillary acidic protein may help identify youth with TBI
Glial fibrillary acidic protein appears to be a candidate biomarker for detecting traumatic intracranial lesions on head CT after mild to moderate...
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ACR: A reminder about ADHD-stimulant vasculopathy
Vasculopathy symptoms may be triggered by ADHD stimulants.
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AAP: Marijuana is harmful, addictive, and on the rise
Dr. Miriam Schizer draws a picture of how harmful marijuana can be to adolescents.
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Cysteamine bitartrate provides no histologic improvement in children with NAFLD
One year of treatment with delayed-release cysteamine bitartrate was safe and associated with substantial and rapid improvements in liver enzymes...
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Phelan-McDermid syndrome behaviors close to those in autism
Key clinical point: Behavioral screening did not reveal significant differences between children with idiopathic autism spectrum disorder and...
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Risks of tobacco use in the LGBT community
Dr. Mary Tierney discusses the risks of tobacco use in the LGBT community.