Pediatrics
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Global youth depression and anxiety doubled during pandemic
Meta-analysis indicates that more mental health resources must be allocated to cope with the aftermath of COVID-19.
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Exposure to marijuana smoke linked to increased risk of respiratory infections in children
Children exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke saw a 30% increase in viral respiratory infections, compared with those who were not exposed to...
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How heat kills: Deadly weather ‘cooking’ people from within
Heatstroke not only affects people with risk factors but also young people in their 20s with muscle breakdown markers through the roof, as well as...
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Increases in new COVID cases among children far outpace vaccinations
Almost 8 months into their vaccination odyssey, children aged 16-17 years just passed an important milestone.
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‘Shocking’ early complications from teen-onset type 2 diabetes
Almost two-thirds of study participants had at least one diabetes complication in young adulthood, around 15 years after diagnosis. A handful died...
Original Research
Impact of Diagnostic Testing on Pediatric Patients With Pharyngitis: Evidence From a Large Health Plan
Reports From the Field
Practical Application of Self-Determination Theory to Achieve a Reduction in Postoperative Hypothermia Rate: A Quality Improvement Project
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As common respiratory viruses resurface, children are at serious risk
Younger children may be especially vulnerable to the reemergence of common respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus...
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Children and COVID: Vaccinations, new cases both rising
The increase in vaccine initiation was fairly modest for the week of July 16-22, but the latest jump in new cases was not.
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FDA okays extended-release exenatide for children with T2D
It’s the second GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for youth with type 2 diabetes, and the first once-weekly.