Pediatrics
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Rare mutation identified in fatal enteropathy
Key clinical point: Researchers have identified a mutation in the plasmalemma vesicle–associated protein gene in an infant who died of severe...
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The importance of UA in diagnosing UTIs in infants under 2 months
Dr. Christopher J. Harrison discusses the importance of urinalysis in diagnosing urinary tract infections in infants under 2 months old.
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Cuba eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis
Cuba has become the first country to receive official validation from the World Health Organization that it has eliminated mother-to-child...
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ACOG adds HPV-9 to vaccination advice
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists continues to urge routine vaccination for human papillomavirus for girls and boys and has...
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First treatment for LAL deficiency on track for European approval
Sebelipase alfa (Kanuma) has been recommended for approval to treat lysosomal acid lipase deficiency, according to a press release from the...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Anticipatory guidance can reduce chronic postconcussion syndrome
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Transgender patients at greater risk for mental health conditions
Key clinical point: Transgender individuals have greater risk for poor mental health outcomes than do nontransgender individuals. Major finding:...
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ASCP: Moving from treatment to prevention in mental illness – an achievable goal?
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ACIP: Tdap during pregnancy optimal strategy for protecting infants
Based on the available evidence of the impact “cocooning” has on transmission of pertussis to infants, no changes are currently recommended in the...
Commentary
Lessons from Charleston
Dr. Francis E. Rushton Jr. remembers Reverend Clementa Pinckney.
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FDA: Daytrana patch may cause permanent skin depigmentation
The FDA has added a new warning to the drug label to describe the skin condition, known as chemical leukoderma.