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Chronic Cough in Children: Identifying Common and Uncommon Causes
A pediatric pulmonologist reviews both the major causes of chronic cough as well as the rare zebras to watch out for.
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Maternal COVID-19 May Not Harm Baby’s Neural Development
The lack of an association between exposure to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy and abnormal neurodevelopment remained unchanged even when factors such...
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Over 3 Years, Atopic Dermatitis Well-Controlled with Lebrikizumab
“Over the whole follow-up, 90% had no need for topical corticosteroids or any other rescue therapy,” reported Diamant Thaçi, MD, PhD.
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Different Biomarker Profiles Identified in Study of Late Dupilumab Responders
A discovery that could lead to personalizing therapies, the data identified “distinct systemic biomarker profiles,” Ester Del Duca, MD, said.
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State of Confusion: Should All Children Get Lipid Labs for High Cholesterol?
Screening rates are low and usually linked to BMI, even though roughly one in four children with abnormal lipids had a normal weight.
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Insulin Pump Glitches: A Call to End Daylight Saving Time?
It’s unclear how often DST changes lead to problems with insulin pumps, reflecting difficulties in tracking flaws and glitches in medical devices...
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Type 2 Diabetes More Prevalent Than Type 1 Among Adolescents in Some Areas
Young patients, most with obesity, exhibit a significantly higher incidence of complications than adults with type 2 diabetes or young people with...
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How Doctors Use Music to Learn Faster and Perform Better
Listening to music and playing instruments improves doctors focus, energy, work performance, and well-being.
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Overuse of Digital Devices in the Exam Room: A Teaching Opportunity
The impact of early and excessive use of screens in young children is well documented, but it can be tricky to help empower parents to find ways...
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents With Obesity
“These findings support the notion that childhood obesity does not result from lack of willpower and shed light on underlying mechanisms that can...
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PCPs Play a Key Role in Managing and Preventing the Atopic March in Children
“The most important thing PCPs can do is know that the atopic march exists, how it progresses over time, and what signs and symptoms to look for...