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<乌鸦传媒>Prenatal RSV Infection Linked to Fetal Inflammation, Poorer Growth

Study may give force to recommendations for maternal RSV vaccination

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<乌鸦传媒>Conservative Oxygenation Outperforms Liberal Targets for Critically Ill Kids

Oxy-PICU is the first randomized trial to compare different SpO2 targets in these patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Serial Amnioinfusions Helped Neonates Survive Without Kidneys

While trial proves "survival can be better than zero," long-term management remains a concern

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Surgery for Kids' Mild Sleep Apnea Doesn't Boost Executive Function

Other outcomes like blood pressure levels, however, were better than with watchful waiting

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<乌鸦传媒>Psych Nurses Sound the Alarm on Patient Violence at Pediatric Hospital

Seattle Children's PBMU staff "work in a persistent state of fear," says state nurses union

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<乌鸦传媒>Suicide Rates Among Black Women Rose Over 2 Decades

Increases were greatest among younger Black women and girls

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<乌鸦传媒>High Blood Pressure in Babies Linked to Adult Atherosclerosis

Is BP screening starting before age 3 years warranted?

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<乌鸦传媒>Atropine Drops for Kids' Myopia Fail to Boost Long-Term Visual Outcomes

But docs aren't ready to ditch the treatment, which is commonly used in Asia

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<乌鸦传媒>To Report or Not to Report Suspicions of Medical Child Abuse?

What the 'Take Care of Maya' ruling could mean for abuse accusations

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<乌鸦传媒>Year in Review: Obesity

2023 highlights included new FDA approvals, more drugs in development, and a pivot away from BMI

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<乌鸦传媒>Texas Sues Pfizer Over Vax Claims; Dr. Rand Paul to the Rescue; Kid Pneumonia Cases

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Very Young Children in HIV Treatment More Likely to Die

PEPFAR data show particularly high risk for infants despite antiretroviral treatment

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<乌鸦传媒>No Heightened Risk of Suicide, Psychiatric Conditions With Acne Drug

Meta-analysis suggests lower risk of suicide attempts years after starting isotretinoin

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<乌鸦传媒>Deep-Learning Model Shows Promise for ADHD Diagnosis in Teens

AI algorithm identified significant differences in nine brain white matter tracts

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<乌鸦传媒>Progression Independent of Relapse Activity in Pediatric-Onset MS

Early treatment with disease-modifying therapy may offer some protection

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<乌鸦传媒>Increased Mortality Risk for Young Adults on High Doses of Antipsychotics

But antipsychotic medication-related deaths are rare in children, study shows

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Warns of Rare Life-Threatening Reaction to Anti-Seizure Drugs

Prescribing information changed for levetiracetam, clobazam

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<乌鸦传媒>Handguns From Home Account for Most Adolescent School Shootings

Study of school shootings up to 2016 finds high-powered guns less commonly used by youths

<乌鸦传媒>Early Interventions for Autism; Imaging After Stenting

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<乌鸦传媒>Teen With Severe, Recalcitrant Dermatomyositis Seeks New Option

Treatment-resistant juvenile dermatomyositis resolved by targeting elevated interferon-beta

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<乌鸦传媒>China Reports No 'Unusual' Pathogens Driving Pneumonia Cluster in Kids

Chinese health officials say the rise in respiratory illness is part of a continued surge

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<乌鸦传媒>Longer Use of ADHD Meds May Boost Heart Risk

Observational data suggest particular risk for hypertension and arterial disease

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<乌鸦传媒>Outcry Grows Over Pennsylvania Child Abuse Pediatrics Program

Debra Esernio-Jenssen, MD, has been reassigned as parents weigh legal action

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<乌鸦传媒>Adaptive Functioning Not Affected in Children of Women With Epilepsy

But increasing medication exposure in third trimester tied to a decline in function

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<乌鸦传媒>Apixaban Prophylaxis Fails to Reduce Clots in Pediatric ALL

However, it may benefit children at increased risk of thrombosis

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<乌鸦传媒>Giving DHA to Preemies Doesn't Improve Behavioral Outcomes Later On

At age 5, kids born at

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<乌鸦传媒>Nudging Parents Plus Auditing Providers Increased HPV Vaccine Uptake in Tweens

Interventions worked best in combination, according to cluster randomized trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Infertility Linked With Small Autism Risk

Association may be mediated by some adverse pregnancy factors

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<乌鸦传媒>Wondering Which Specialty to Choose? Consider This

Pediatric specialists are in high demand, and the work is immensely satisfying

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<乌鸦传媒>Impaired Neurodevelopment in Preemies Screened for Retinopathy: Nature or Nurture?

Study highlights role of insurance type/socioeconomic factors in neurodevelopmental outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Drug Candidate for Chronic Cough Rejected by FDA Panel

Gefapixant's benefit not clinically meaningful enough, panelists say

<乌鸦传媒>Three Ways to Protect Infants From RSV This Winter

Paul Offit, MD, discusses vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and the importance of breastfeeding

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<乌鸦传媒>What to Know About Lead Toxicity and Kids' Applesauce

Hospitalization for acute lead toxicity can start at 45 mcg/dL

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's Why People Think They Developed Food Allergies

Survey finds that 13% thought genetics were responsible, 27% blamed eating behaviors

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<乌鸦传媒>We're Failing to Treat Early Psychosis Symptoms in Black Children

Early intervention is the best way to avoid dire consequences

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<乌鸦传媒>More Investment in Pediatric Readiness Will Save Lives in the ED

The situation has improved but more can be done

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<乌鸦传媒>Many Primary Care Docs Unfamiliar With Biologics for Asthma

In a survey, 42% of PCPs said they were "not familiar" with biologic therapies for asthma

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<乌鸦传媒>Benefits of Peanut Allergy Skin Patch for Toddlers Grow After First Year

Open-label extension of EPITOPE trial shows increased tolerance at 24 months

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<乌鸦传媒>Melatonin Use Common Among Kids

Nearly 1 in 5 school-age children and preteens used melatonin in the past 30 days

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<乌鸦传媒>Trump Wants Dealers Executed; School Closures and Suicide; Double Uterus Pregnancy

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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