Pediatrics
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NIH study aims for better understanding of RSV
Researchers plan to develop a better understanding of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with the aim of developing future RSV antivirals and...
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Pustules on newborn’s wrists
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Data suggest low vaccine exemption rates, but more granular data are needed
Parents of children in kindergarten in general are seeking exemptions from vaccination requirements for 1.7% of this population.
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Vaccine-derived polio case presents new challenges to eradication
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Short bursts of activity may improve metabolic function in children
Interrupting sedentary behavior with brief intervals of moderate exercise improved short-term metabolic function in nonoverweight children.
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Hydroxyurea boosts O2 saturations in children with sickle cell disease
Key clinical point: Nocturnal and awake oxygen saturations are higher in patients treated with hydroxyurea. Major finding: The hydroxyurea SCD...
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ICEID: Surveillance program identifies enterovirus strain early
Consider implementing a surveillance program for the successful early identification of enterovirus, according to a new study presented at ICEID...
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PCV13 boosts pediatric pneumococcal meningitis antibiotic susceptibility
Key clinical point: For children fully immunized with PCV13, empiric vancomycin may soon no longer be needed for pneumococcal meningitis. Major...
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ICEID: Clothing may transmit respiratory syncytial virus in NICU
Clothing worn by caregivers and visitors may be an important vehicle for the transmission of respiratory syncytial virus in the neonatal intensive...
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Legal matters – not just child’s play
Dr. Francine Pearce discusses some of the legal issues that can arise as a result of social media postings.
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Most pediatric norovirus cases occur from 6 to 23 months
Should norovirus vaccines currently in development gain approval, immunization should be completed before age 6 months to provide the most benefit...