Pediatrics
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Bronchitis the leader at putting children in the hospital
Respiratory conditions make up three of the top five causes of nonmaternal, nonneonatal inpatient stays.
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Childhood deprivation affects later executive function
Both threat and deprivation in childhood and adolescence contributed to reduced executive functioning, but the association was stronger for...
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Mindfulness benefits kids with ADHD, and their families
“Clinicians may consider combining or adding family-based mindfulness training with current practice for children with ADHD who have residual...
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Admissions for eating disorders double in pandemic
More adolescents have needed help for eating disorders, which has exacerbated a treatment bottleneck.
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Ending the ED ‘boarding’ of youth with mental health needs
Health care systems and governments need to evaluate the degree to which more hospital or residential beds may still be needed, despite our best...
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‘Treat youth with gender dysphoria as individuals’
Keira Bell regrets her decision to transition at age 16, saying she only received three counseling sessions prior to endocrinology referral.
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Dose-dependent effect of ‘internet addiction’ and sleep problems
Mechanisms linking internet addiction and sleep disorders are not clear, but the relationship is probably multifactorial and perhaps interrelated...
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AI-based software demonstrates accuracy in diagnosis of autism
“The lack of diagnostic tools for ASD in primary care settings contributes to an average delay of 3 years between first parental concern and...
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Polypharmacy remains common for autism spectrum patients
Population-based cohort study shows frequent prescription changes in patients with autism.
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Insomnia in children tied to mood and anxiety disorders in adulthood
“Our findings further reinforce the need for early sleep interventions to prevent future mental health disorders,” researchers say.
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The most important meal of the day, with extra zinc
Plus, livers live the hop life and babies get scared by their microbiomes.