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Two migraine prevention drugs prove no better than placebo in children
Amitriptyline and topiramate, commonly used to prevent migraine in adults, were associated with significantly more adverse events than was placebo...
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Pediatric OSA improved with oral montelukast
The majority of children with obstructive sleep apnea who took montelukast showed reductions in their apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) scores.
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USPSTF gives breastfeeding support a ‘B’ grade
The USPSTF has issued a B-level recommendation for interventions given during pregnancy and after birth to support breastfeeding.
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Resveratrol may reduce androgen levels in PCOS
The naturally occurring polyphenol resveratrol may have beneficial hormonal effects in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to...
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Psych issues adding to pediatric hospitalization costs
Although pediatric hospitalizations are driven mostly by medical problems, comorbid psychiatric problems are increasingly adding to the cost.
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Pyuria is an important tool in diagnosing UTI in infants
Dilute and concentrated urine samples can have different thresholds for UTI positivity, says new study.
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Dengue vaccine beneficial only in moderate to high transmission settings
Seropositive pediatric patients benefit from dengue virus vaccination, but vaccination of seronegative patients leads to an increased risk for...
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Psychiatric patients face inordinately long wait times in emergency departments
Many psychiatric patients, including children, wait more than 24 hours.
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E. coli resistant to colistin and carbapenems found in U.S. patient
The first strain of Escherichia coli harboring the antibiotic-resistant genes mcr-1 and blaNDM-5 ...
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Prenatal SSRI exposure linked to speech, language disorders
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors taken during pregnancy are linked to a 37% increased risk of speech and language disorders in children...
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Vaccination rates up in U.S. kindergartners in 2015, steady in 19- to 35-month-olds
Vaccination coverage for MMR and DTaP increased for children in kindergarten during the 2015-2016 school year.