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Dupilumab promising for children aged 1-11 with EoE
Dupilumab was recently approved for adult EOE. It’s been shown to have a good safety profile in adults.
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Neurologic nuggets of wisdom for pediatric practice
Overall, actual seizures are less common than other neurologic events in children.
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Multicenter study aims to find new treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa
The effort includes collection of biospecimens for translational studies to drive drug development.
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Systematic review spotlights the use of nutraceuticals for acne
Zinc was the most studied nutraceutical, but there was substantial heterogeneity in the results.
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Promising new therapies for managing Tourette syndrome
One new device is “really exciting...It’s not invasive and is quite simple to use and could help a lot of people with Tourette syndrome.”
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Right under our noses
Study results suggest that perhaps we should be giving more attention to the development of nasal vaccines.
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Adolescents with atopic dermatitis more likely to have experienced bullying, study finds
“Clinicians, families, and schools should address and monitor bullying among adolescents.”
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How clinicians can prepare for and defend against social media attacks
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Massive databases unleash discovery, but not so much in the U.S.
Vast medical databases have connected dots where smaller randomized trials could not. But the United States has a long way to go.
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Physical activity in children tied to increased brain volume
“This study adds to prior literature by highlighting the neurodevelopmental benefits physical activity may have on the architecture of the...
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FDA approves fixed dose combination topical treatment for acne
The new treatment combines three approved acne products for once-daily use.