Pediatrics
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The most important meal of the day, with extra zinc
Plus, livers live the hop life and babies get scared by their microbiomes.
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First year of life sees initial bleeding episodes in children with von Willebrand disease
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Benzene found in some sunscreen products, online pharmacy says
The company tested 294 batches from 69 companies and found benzene in 27%.
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CDC recommends use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds
ACIP voted 14-0 in favor of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in younger teens.
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High teen BMI linked to stroke risk in young adulthood
Finding holds true for men and women, even for those individuals with BMIs in the high-normal range.
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Pediatric cancer survivors at risk for opioid misuse
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Mitochondrial DNA predicts survival in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia
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Frontline brentuximab vedotin shows promise in high-risk pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma
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Teen tanning bed ban would prevent more than 15,000 melanoma cases
As a public health intervention, ban compares favorably with smoking education campaigns and breast cancer screening.
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Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
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Low-calorie diet linked to improved chemo response in leukemia