Pediatrics
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9-valent HPV vaccine equally effective in adolescents, young women
Response to the 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine was noninferior in boys and girls aged 9-15 years, compared with women aged 16-26 years in a...
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Feeling weird
Dr. William G. Wilkoff discusses child rearing practices in different parts of the world.
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Safe driver
Dr. Francine Pearce explains how you should address safe driving with your teen patients.
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First-time youth tobacco users turning to e-cigarettes
First-time youth tobacco users are turning to e-cigarettes, rather than cigarettes.
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Fertility preservation more likely for young male cancer patients
Key clinical point: Young male cancer patients are significantly more likely than female cancer patients to discuss fertility preservation with...
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Many doctors not advising on proper infant care
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Tool to predict abusive head trauma validated
The clinical tool Predicting Abusive Head Trauma (PredAHT) can support medical professionals in determining the likelihood that a pediatric head...
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Joint Commission offers perinatal care certification
Joint Commission-accredited health care organizations looking to up their perinatal care credentials now can, thanks to the Commission’s new...
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Encourage good nutrition and exercise
Dr. Lee Savio Beers offers parents tips on good nutrition and exercise.
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Red growth on infant’s face
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Why, oh why, won’t she go to bed?!
Dr. Barbara J. Howard gives advice on how to get children on a good sleep schedule.