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WASHINGTON – Adrenarche encompasses the period of risk.
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Pediatric thyroid nodules: Experienced radiologists best ultrasound risk stratification
Experience is more predictive than ultrasound in evaluating pediatric thyroid nodules.
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Biologic may bring relief for children and adults with XLH syndrome
DENVER – Studies in adults and children with X-Linked hypophosphatemia show benefit with a monoclonal antibody that boosts serum levels of...
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Early start to puberty increases likelihood of depression in girls
Maturation is happening earlier and earlier, and it may be causing psychopathology.
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Know the best specific signs for polycystic ovary syndrome
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are “the best specific signs for PCOS.”
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What’s in a name?
For some, a PCOS diagnosis might hurt more than it helps.
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Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list...