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News, opinions and meeting coverage in pediatrics.

Top Causes of Death in U.S. Kids: Car Crashes, Guns, and Cancer

U.S. outpaced other developed countries in top two causes of death

Salt Accumulation May Be a Factor in Atopic Dermatitis

But hypothesis regarding sodium chloride levels in skin needs more work, expert says

Higher Risk of Shingles Seen in Patients With Certain Cancers

Vaccine development may help with prevention of herpes zoster in this population

Antipsychotics Linked to Greater Risk of Death for Youths

Most deaths were unexpected, suggesting side effects but with many limitations

Older Sibling with Autism or ADHD Ups Risk for Younger Kids

Later-born children show rates markedly greater than in general population

Levonorgestrel IUD Safe, Effective for 5 Years of Contraceptive Use

Data from phase III trial finds low rates of unintentional pregnancy, acceptable safety profile

Fenfluramine Again Shows Efficacy in Dravet Syndrome

No signs of cardiac valve toxicity, though some children lost weight

$2 Test Could Transform Sickle Cell Dx in Africa

May have applications in high-income countries as well

Teens, Adults With Epilepsy at High Risk for Depression

Two studies call for regular mental health screening of epilepsy patients

CAR T-Cell Responses Prove Durable in ALL, DLBCL

Two studies demonstrate long-term control in relapsed/refractory disease

Morning Break: Measles Rebound; New FDA Warnings; Cancer Dx Scares

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 番茄社区 staff

ADHD Genes; Psychosis and Suicide; Your Brain on Internet Gaming

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Can Home Videos Diagnose Autism?

Machine learning on home videos show promise for earlier detection

1.2 Million Children and Teens Have Peanut Allergies

Two studies estimate current PA prevalence to be 2.2%

EpiPens Still Work After Freezing

Devices still fired after being frozen for 24 hours in study

California Fire: What is the Impact on Health in the Long Run?

"There is simply no precedent for this," expert says at ACAAI annual meeting

Peanut-Derived Oral Agent Wins as Allergy Immunotherapy

But experts question duration of benefit and potential cost of drug

Milk Allergy Most Common in U.S. Kids Under Age 5 Years

But many young children are not prescribed epinephrine

Parental Pacifier Sucking May Lower Kids' Allergy Risks

Lower early-life total IgE production linked to mom or dad orally "cleaning" pacifier

Omega-3 and Vitamin D; Vein Grafts and CABG: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include benefits of CABG, vein harvesting, new exercise guidelines, and omega-3 and vitamin D supplementation

Rituximab Promising in Childhood Vasculitis

Treatment was steroid-sparing in Henoch-Schonlein purpura

IBT Plus Liraglutide Boosts Weight Loss in Obese Patients

Adding pharmacotherapy also led to beneficial changes in appetite

Race, Clinical Factors Predict Weight Gain After Roux-en-Y

African Americans, nonusers of pharmacotherapy more likely to experience regain

Bariatric Surgery Outcomes Vary According to Obesity Subtype

Researchers identified four separate classes of obesity

Low-Carb Diet Wins for Weight Maintenance

Metabolic effect may improve success of obesity treatment

AHA: Neighborhood Violence Takes Toll on Heart

Studies connect steady diet of violence to early heart disease

Hepatitis C Treatment Works Well for Young Kids

Nearly all children treated with sofosbuvir/ledipasvir achieved sustained response

National Exercise Guidelines Now Say 'Just Move'

HHS recs say to sit less, move more to improve health outcomes

AHA: Zetia May Cut CV Events in Japanese Seniors

Results from EWTOPIA75 trial not enough to change practice, experts says

AHA: Fish Oil, Vitamin D Not VITAL to Heart Health

VITAL trial also showed no benefits for cancer incidence with both supplements

Inhaled Hypertonic Saline Safe, Effective in Infants With CF

Study shows that randomized trials are feasible among those under 4 months

Heart Benefit with Dulaglutide; New Hot Flash Therapy; Diabetes Risks in Women

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

Primatene Mist Returns After 7-Year Absence

Reformulated asthma inhaler OK'd for over-the-counter sale

Soft Furniture Doesn't Protect Kids: Study

Sofas and beds may be squishy, but falling from them still causes injury

AAP: Armed Conflict Is a Pediatric Issue

Group encourages clinicians to address impact on physical and mental health

Spanking May Make Kids More Aggressive

Updated policy encourages adults to avoid physical punishment, verbal abuse

Parental Injury Tied to Troubled Sleep for the Kids

Teenagers, children of parents with both PTSD and TBI at increased risk

Arguing Aside, Grandparents Cope Well with Raising Grandkids

Older caregivers report handling stresses as well as parents

Survey: Kids Couldn't Tell Real Gun from Toy Gun

Also, only one-third of parents followed guidance for safe gun storage

Parents Report 'Sharing' Leftover Antibiotics

Nearly half of those surveyed diverted, rather than disposed of, unused prescription meds

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