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When families participate in rounds, errors decrease
When families are actively included in pediatric hospital rounds, preventable adverse events drop and families report better hospital experiences...
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New genetic causes of ichthyoses likely to emerge
Researchers are only beginning to scratch the surface on their understanding of the genetic causes of ichthyosis and ichthyosis syndromes.
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CDC: 3.4 million Americans have epilepsy
State estimates available for the first time show Mississippi has the highest rate and Utah has the lowest.
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U.S. opioid, heroin overdose deaths may be one-fifth higher than reported
New analysis suggests geographic disparities in accuracy of reporting opioid and heroin mortality.
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Researchers identify ‘congenital NAD deficiency disorders’
A mouse model points to niacin supplementation as a strategy for preventing a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) deficiency that can lead to...
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Inactivated flu vaccine more effective than live version
Despite efforts to increase the thermostability and immunogenicity of the quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine, the inactivated vaccine...
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Childhood poverty sets stage for adult heart disease
By age 11, low socioeconomic standing takes a toll on children’s arteries.
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HPV vaccination rose after ACA implementation
Is there more that physicians can do to maintain the increase in HPV vaccinations?
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Improving children’s sleep may reduce internalizing problems long term
SAN FRANCISCO – But externalizing problems may see little improvement with better sleep.
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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...
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Acne-associated hyperpigmentation an important consideration in patients with skin of color
NEW YORK – Treatment goals for patients with skin of color may vary from those with lighter skin, according to an expert.