Pediatrics
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Reassuring findings on neurodevelopmental outcomes in HIV-exposed children
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – In-utero exposure to maternal HIV and antiretroviral drugs in uninfected children had no measurable adverse...
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Congenital Zika syndrome includes range of neurologic abnormalities
Researchers have proposed the term ‘congenital Zika syndrome’ to cover the range of severe damage and developmental abnormalities – including...
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Early epilepsy increases risk of later comorbid ADHD in autism
Vienna – Youths with autism spectrum disorder and a history of early-onset epilepsy before age 7 years are at increased risk of subsequent...
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FDA approves Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment under ‘accelerated pathway’
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy eases postconcussive symptoms in teens
Teens with persistent postconcussive symptoms and depressive symptoms improved significantly after CBT was added to usual care.
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Case-control study points to Zika virus as cause of microcephaly
A new study from Brazil demonstrates that microcephaly is strongly associated with congenital Zika virus infections, offering case-control...
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AAP: MenB vaccines are safe for healthy adolescents, young adults
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Removal from play reduces concussion recovery time in athletes
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Hypoxia of obstructive sleep apnea aggravates NAFLD, NASH in adolescents
Oxidative stress contributes significantly to NAFLD and NASH, particularly in adolescents who are overweight.
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Epilepsy has wide-ranging psychosocial impact on youth
The psychosocial impact of epilepsy on children and adolescents is profound, ranging from a sense of vulnerability and disempowerment to...