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Study spotlights pediatric dermatology workplace trends
Geographic maldistribution and long wait times for new-patient appointments are two key hurdles.
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Vaccination does not eliminate risk for meningococcal disease in eculizumab recipients
CDC advises vigilance for meningococcal disease in all eculizumab users.
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Subset of pediatric herpes simplex virus entails frequent episodes
There are some new pediatric dermatology patients in town.
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Monthly fitusiran showed promise in small phase I hemophilia trial
Monthly drug means good news for hemophilia A and B patients.
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Prophylactic emicizumab cut bleeds by 87% in hemophilia A with inhibitors
The results of this phase III trial offer “an elegant new solution for treatment.”
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New one-time treatment for head lice found safe for children
CHICAGO - More help is on the way for little itchy heads.
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Look for comorbidities associated with hidradenitis suppurativa
CHICAGO – Obesity was seen in 73% of those who had comorbidities.
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FDA approves first new drug for sickle cell in nearly 20 years
A second drug is approved for this rare, serious, and potentially fatal disorder.
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Teen suicide risk significant among screened nonresponders
Teens choosing “no response” are still at risk.
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How to raise HPV vaccine rates: Work together
Advocates say better collaboration among pediatricians and obstetrician-gynecologists is critical to raising HPV vaccine rates.
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Start ART in first 3 months in infants with perinatal HIV
MADRID – The goal with perinatal HIV is soonest-possible viral suppression.