Pediatrics
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High burden of mental health symptoms in teens with insomnia
Among youth seen at a sleep clinic for insomnia, most had a previous mental health diagnosis and evidence of current symptoms
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In utero Zika exposure can have delayed consequences
Infants born following in utero Zika virus exposure can appear normal at birth but have neurodevelopmental problems later.
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Pediatric stroke thrombectomy study sheds light on off-label procedure
A retrospective, multicenter study indicates that the procedure may be safe and effective for the acute treatment of pediatric acute ischemic...
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Congenital heart disease in children linked to increased autism risk
“To our knowledge, this is the only study in which there has been a comparison between [autism spectrum disorder] and multiple CHD subtypes,” the...
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Dysregulated sleep is common in children with eosinophilic esophagitis
Children with eosinophilic esophagitis often experience respiratory and motor disturbances during sleep, which appear related to dysregulated...
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Viral cause of acute flaccid myelitis eludes detection
Acute flaccid myelitis shows a viral etiology but analysis of specimens from affected individuals fails to identify a single viral cause.
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Higher teen pregnancy risk in girls with ADHD
Women and girls with ADHD may be at significantly greater risk of pregnancy before age 20.
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FDA expands Dysport’s upper-limb spasticity indication to children
AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) is now approved for upper-limb spasticity in both children 2 years and older (excluding those with cerebral palsy)...
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Prevalence of developmental disabilities up significantly since 2009
Increase among children aged 3-17 years may be related to improved awareness and access to care.
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Gastrostomy tube placement associated with higher pneumonia recurrence in children with neurologic impairment
Dental care was the only prevention strategy of eight examined that was linked to decreased recurrence.
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‘Fast MRI’ may be option in TBI screening for children
Technique avoids sedation and could be an alternative to CTs, which pose radiation risk.