Pediatrics
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Age Influences ED Visits for Mental Health Among American Indian Children
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After 2006 Recommendation, More Autism Diagnoses Made at Earlier Age
Key clinical point: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder occurred significantly earlier for children born in 2005 or later, compared with...
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Family’s Psychosocial Problems Complicate Pediatric Obesity
Key clinical point: Parents of children who came to a tertiary-care pediatric obesity clinic showed a relatively high prevalence of psychosocial...
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Atopic Dermatitis Increases Risk for ADHD, Comorbidities Add to It
Key clinical point: Several factors contribute to the increased risk for ADHD in children and adults with atopic dermatitis. Major finding:...
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Target Fortification of Breast Milk Boosts Preemie Growth
Key clinical point: Premature infants fed breast milk that had undergone target fortification showed significantly better growth to 36 weeks...
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Vaccination Rates High at Kindergarten Entry, but Gaps Remain
Key clinical point: All but 17% of 5- to 7-year-olds received their full complement of childhood immunizations in a 2013 study. Major finding: Of...
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Congenital Heart Disease Screening Cuts Infant Mortality
Key clinical point: Universal screening of U.S. neonates for critical congenital heart disease appeared to result in a significant reduction in...