Pediatrics
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Opioids leading cause of poisoning deaths in young children
As opioid poisoning deaths in young children have surged, strategies to prevent fatalities and reduce harm, including naloxone use, are...
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Children and COVID: Downward trend reverses with small increase in new cases
September’s 4-week decline becomes October’s inflationary reaction.
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Youth killed by guns in U.S. equals classroom a day
“Each day, 28 U.S. children and teens – the equivalent of a high school classroom – die from gun violence, making it the No. 1 killer of youth...
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Children and COVID: Weekly cases dropped by 57% in September
Parents’ acceptance of vaccine misinformation linked to reduced uptake in children.
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How to handle pesky molluscum contagiosum lesions
“If you don’t treat them, they’re going to spread,” Dr. Rebecca Smith said.
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COVID pandemic associated with anorexia in Canadian youth
“There was so much disruption and [so many] restrictions to young peoples’ daily routines ... That led to heightened anxiety and depression and...
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Children and COVID: September slowdown continues
Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech seek emergency authorizations for the latest bivalent boosters.
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Experts issue health warning about giving melatonin to children
Melatonin is widely available over the counter. It’s marketed as a sleep aid, but there is little evidence that taking it as a supplement is...
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When is an allergic reaction to raw plant food due to tree pollen?
Allergy tests may be needed for people who report atypical or severe reactions or who also react to cooked or processed plant foods.
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FDA warns against cooking chicken in NyQuil
“Boiling a medication can make it much more concentrated and change its properties in other ways.”
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Children with sickle cell anemia not getting treatments, screening
Annual screenings are recommended as is treatment with hydroxyurea, but only about half of affected children are getting lifesaving care.