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Is opioid abuse leading to pediatric head trauma?
Children and teens in rural Appalachia who live with parents who abuse opioids are more likely to experience family conflict, mental health...
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New CDC guidance on prescribing opioids for pain
New evidence has emerged regarding the benefits and risks of prescription opioids for acute and chronic pain.
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Pediatricians urged to check for vision problems after concussion
Up to 40% of young patients experience symptoms such as blurred vision, light sensitivity, and double vision following a concussion.
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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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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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Experts debate infant chiropractic care on TikTok
The American Academy of Pediatrics in a 2017 report concluded that "high-quality evidence" is lacking for spinal manipulation in children.
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How docs in firearm-friendly states talk gun safety
Some patients “bristle” when they’re asked about guns. Focusing on the “why” of the question can soften their response.
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‘Children are not little adults’ and need special protection during heat waves
Children’s bodies take longer to increase sweat production and otherwise acclimatize in a warm environment than adults’ do, research shows.
Letters from Maine
Good news, bad news
Anecdotal evidence about weight gain and a decline in fitness point to the conclusion that when children are no longer in school, they settle into...
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Neck floats may not be right for certain babies, FDA warns
Used improperly, neck floats can lead to serious injury and death.
Letters from Maine
Caring for the young elite athlete
When faced with patients who are clearly on the elite sport pathway, our goal is to protect their health – both physical and mental.