Pediatrics
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Aerosolized measles vaccine inferior to subcutaneous
Key clinical point: An aerosolized measles vaccine was immunogenic but inferior to the subcutaneous vaccine at inducing seropositivity among...
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Controversial technique appeals to women with mitochondrial diseases
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Respiratory disorders most common cause of childhood hospitalization
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Neonatal and teen maternal hospital admissions falling
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Estrogen assays need to improve
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No growth hormone/cancer link in kids without malignancy risks
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Circumcision, appendectomy most common pediatric surgeries
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EDs pump up pediatric preparedness
Key clinical point: Nationally, emergency departments have improved their compliance with guidelines regarding emergency health care for children...
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Teenage tattoos are most often regretted
Key clinical point: It might be wise, when possible, to counsel teenagers to postpone tattoos. Major finding: Overall, 16.2% of tattooed adults...
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HPV4 vaccination in boys may prevent oropharyngeal cancer and cut costs
Key clinical point: HPV vaccination in boys appears to be feasible for preventing oropharyngeal cancer. Major finding: Use of the HPV4 vaccine in...
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Neonatal abstinence syndrome risk varies with modifiable factors
Key clinical point: Maintenance and long-acting prescription opioid use have higher risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Major finding: In...