Pediatrics
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IV Levetiracetam Short-Circuits Neonatal Seizures
Major Finding: Intravenous levetiracetam was 100% effective in halting neonatal seizures within 3 days of initial dosing.Data Source: A...
Clinical Inquiries
How best to diagnose asthma in infants and toddlers?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO RELIABLE WAY EXISTS TO DIAGNOSE ASTHMA IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS. Recurrent wheezing, especially apart from colds,...
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Teens With Heart Disease Need Tailored Transition Care
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ADHD Drug Approval Expanded
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Breastfeeding May Protect Children of Diabetic Mothers from Obesity
Major Finding: Adolescents with low breastfeeding status who were exposed to diabetes in utero had greater BMI and greater waist circumference...
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Data Shows Febrile Seizures Increased With Fluzone Plus Prevnar 13
Major Finding: Preliminary data suggest one excess febrile seizure for every 1,640 vaccinees aged 12-23 months who receive Fluzone and Prevnar...
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Changes to the 2011 Immunization Schedules
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Effects of Passive Tobacco Smoke on BP Evident Even in Preschoolers
Major Finding: Having a parent who was a smoker increased the likelihood of having a systolic blood pressure in the top 15% of the population by...
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Bronchiolitis Diagnosis and Treatment Still Difficult
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Therapy Better Than Drugs for Eating Disorders
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PCOS Appears to Be Manifesting at Younger Ages
Major Finding: Preadolescent girls (aged 9-12) can develop PCOS, and physicians should suspect the disorder in girls with early-onset pubarche or...