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VIDEO: Clinicians have community resources for suicide prevention efforts
Suicide prevention requires a multifaceted, comprehensive clinical effort, coupled with an equally comprehensive community effort.
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Methylphenidate shows enduring sleep benefits in pediatric ADHD
PARIS – The improvement in sleep for boys aged 10-12 years with the disorder persists for a week after drug clearance.
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Talking with vaccine-hesitant parents takes training and finesse
CHICAGO – Assessing just how opposed a particular parent might be to vaccination could guide the communication strategy.
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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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Zika: CDC begins transition from emergency to long-term response
CDC officials say Zika virus is still a threat.
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TNF inhibitors associated with fewer side effects than methotrexate in children with psoriasis
An international study provides some needed data on the use of systemic treatments and their toxicities in children with moderate to severe...
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Ruling: Apologies can’t be used against doctors in court
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that apologies by physicians that include an admission of fault cannot be used against them in court, upholding a...
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HHS Secretary resigns amid flight criticism
Tom Price, MD, resigned his post following scrutiny over his use of private charter planes at taxpayers’ expense.
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Insist on flu vaccination for all, say experts
Flu vaccines are important for people of all ages after 6 months.
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Clinicians: Be clear about flu vaccine’s value
A strong recommendation from a clinician can encourage individuals to get vaccinated for influenza and to vaccinate their children.
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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.