Pediatrics
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Rectal swabs concurred with stool tests in children with GI illness
SAN DIEGO – Appears to be a good substitute for a bulk stool sample.
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Physical inactivity in youth is an independent risk factor for schizophrenia
PARIS – Nonparticipation in organized sports tied to 4.88-fold increased risk of developing the disorder.
News
Tdap during pregnancy, or before, offers infants pertussis protection
Many women still don’t receive Tdap during pregnancy.
Article
8 viral exanthems of childhood
Some share features, making them difficult to distinguish. Others may not be on your radar. Here we review 8 you’re likely to see or need to...
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ADHD meds don’t raise seizure risk in epilepsy patients
Seizure risk was actually significantly lower for individual patients while on ADHD medication.
Conference Coverage
Make teen suicide screenings a part of everyday practice
You could be saving a life.
Conference Coverage
When is it really recurrent strep throat?
Know the right first question to ask and pay careful attention to history and clinical presentation of recurrent strep pharyngitis.
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Know the best specific signs for polycystic ovary syndrome
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are “the best specific signs for PCOS.”
Conference Coverage
Soccer-playing girls 5 times more likely to return to same-day play after concussion
Increased likelihood for return to play stacks on top of increased risk of concussion for girls in soccer.
News
CDC: Flu vaccine recommendations broaden for pregnant women and children
More options for more people.