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Pediatrics

News, opinions and meeting coverage in pediatrics.

Pearls From: David Rubin, MD

Expert discusses how to treat C. diff in IBD patients

8 Vintage Medical Advertisements

These ads show how much times have (and haven't) changed

Study: Radiologists Can Shed Light on Domestic Abuse

Imaging evidence can tell of intimate partner abuse, sexual assault

MEG: A New Imaging Tool for Concussion Diagnosis?

Previous concussion modulates connectivity changes in magnetoencephalography

AAP Addresses Weight Stigma in Kids

Docs should focus on supportive environments, sensitive communication

Smartphone Pics Aid in Diagnosing Kids' Skin Conditions

Majority of study parents willing to use teledermatology

AHA: Follow Same HTN Cutoff for Adults and Teens

But adult and pediatric hypertension guidelines differ in other respects

Prolonged Sedation May be Bad for Baby's Brain

Infants exposed to prolonged anesthesia had more MRI signs of brain atrophy

AIBD Poster Roundup: Iron Delivery for IBD; IPAA Readmit

Selections from poster presentations at inflammatory bowel diseases meeting

Post-Colonoscopy Complications Higher in IBD Patients

Noninvasive testing modalities could benefit high-risk patients

IBD Patients Have More Anxiety Than Docs Think

Patients, docs on same page regarding pain

Allergy Experts: Single Drug Best for Allergic Rhinitis

AAAAI, ACAAI advise against intranasal corticosteroid with oral antihistamine

Device May Ease Fistula Creation

Catheter-based, ultrasound-guided device had good long-term patency

Rituxan Has Promise in Idiopathic Nephropathy

B-cell targeting with rituximab seems as effective as with cyclosporine

CTA with IV Contrast May Mean Less Acute Kidney Injury

AKI seemed less likely than with intracoronary contrast administration

Boosting Water Intake Didn't Slow eGFR Decline in CKD

Water coaching did lead to better 24-hour urine volume

Exercise Helps 'Biggest Loser' Contestants Keep Weight Off Long-Term

Physician who was contestant on reality show led 6-year study

Study: Teen Brains Change After Bariatric Surgery

Reward, executive functioning improved with weight loss

Dogs: Mom's Best Friend for Reducing Eczema Risk in Toddlers?

Kids had lower risk when mothers kept dogs while pregnant

ECMO: A Life Saver for Kids with Near-Fatal Asthma?

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is effective, but has high complication rate

Measuring FeNo in Asthma: Real Biomarker or Poor Surrogate?

The pros and cons of fractional exhaled nitric oxide assessment

Docs, Parents Need a Push to Adopt New Peanut Guidelines

Clinician and caregiver buy-in essential for guidelines to work, experts say

Experts Raise Red Flag over Fatty Liver Disease

Paints gloomy picture for population health, economy

Does 'Gun Show Loophole' Increase Firearm Injuries?

New study ties loose regulation of private sales to violence, but causality less clear

'Split Livers:' Life-Saving Options for Kids Who Need Transplant?

Divided-organ approach works in U.K., but may be a tough sell in U.S.

What's Behind the Link Between Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease?

Real culprit may not lie in our genes, but in our environment

Study Questions Durability of MMR Vaccine

Findings point to the need for booster doses in adults

H7N9 Flu Changes Worry Experts

'Huge surge' in cases in China in 2016-17 season

Hepatitis A Outbreak to Greet IDWeek

Homeless bear brunt of disease; delegates at low risk

Make the Diagnosis: More Than a Mosquito Bite

Case Findings: A 52-year-old man who had returned from an end-of-summer camping trip in Vermont two weeks earlier went to the doctor complaining of a severe headache in the front of his head and a widespread rash of blanching macules. The illness had started a few days earlier with just a mild fever, myalgias, and some loss of appetite. Despite feeling terrible, he joked that his trip was fun, but he's pretty sure the mosquito is the unofficial bird of Vermont. What is your diagnosis?

Thyroid Screening Advised for Some Kids with Alopecia Areata

Those with atopy, Down syndrome, and familial history may be at increased risk

Post-Op Gastric Bypass Care Vital for Preventing Anemia

10 years after surgery, most who didn't seek post-op care developed anemia

Morning Break: Antibiotics Running Out; Teen Sex Interest Drops; Children Drive to OR

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

'Immigrant Paradox' Seems to Apply to First-Gen Kids

Study shows more conventional stressors among U.S.-born parents and children

Shaken Baby Syndrome: Plagued by Denialism?

Diagnosis exists, despite what clinicians may hear in the media

Is BMI The Best Screening Tool for Obesity in Kids?

Two pediatricians wondered if there wasn't a better way

Allergy Med Often Given by Nonmedical Staff at U.S. Schools

Sometimes given to students with no known allergy, survey results reveal

Rewards Program Keeps Pediatric Patients on Wellness Track

Point-based app boosted scheduled appointments, office visits

Novel Intestinal Sleeve Improves Weight and T2D Control In Real World

Small U.K. study suggests benefits in real-world use

Urban Kids with Asthma May Benefit from Green Space

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