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Are Slushy Drinks Dangerous for Small Children?

U.K. introduced regulations after glycerol in slushies may have led to illness in kids

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Mainstream Medicine Still Reluctant to Order Lipid Panels for Kids

Stagnant screening practices reflect controversy over practice

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Robot-Assisted Gait Training Helps Motor Function in Kids With Cerebral Palsy

Randomized clinical trial shows advantage over standard physical therapy

Nasal Sprays for Respiratory Infections; Paxlovid in COVID Prevention

Also in TTHealthWatch: diabetes in kids after COVID

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After Crash Kills 6 Teens, NTSB Says Marijuana's Impact on Drivers Is Underestimated

Cannabis-impaired driving is a growing safety concern as more states legalize its use

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Biden Health Watch; Pediatrician Killed on Bike; Olympic Medical Team Gets Uniform

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

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Efanesoctocog Alfa Prevented Bleeding in Kids With Severe Hemophilia A

No factor VIII inhibitors developed among the 74 boys included in the study

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Trump Falsely Claims Babies Can Change 'Radically' After Vaccination

Fact-checking Trump's recent call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Newborn Screening Downgrades Prevalence of SMA

The first spinal muscular atrophy prevalence data based on screening came in lower than expected

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Smartphone App Decreased Distracted Driving and Other Noteworthy Studies This Week

This piece is devoted to four exceptional papers in JAMA Network Open

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Mediterranean Diet Good for Kids, Teens Too

Meta-analysis shows benefits for cardiometabolic health

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The Cass Report, Evidence, and Ethical Thinking on Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care

Appropriate care for this population requires access, not restriction

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Newborn Hep B Vax Refusal Rates Dropped During Pandemic, D.C. Study Finds

Hospital setting may offer unique opportunity to increase vaccination rates

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Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

Monoclonal antibody also reduced PICU admissions, need for ventilatory support

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Bad Air Quality in Pregnancy Hikes Cerebral Palsy Risk in Offspring

Study finds yet another problem linked to fine particulate pollution

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Pandemic Lockdowns Might Have Prevented Wheeze in a Generation of Babies

Italian study emphasizes the role of RSV prophylaxis

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ED Boarding Didn't Always Lead to Psychiatric Inpatient Stay for Youths

Only 56% went on to be admitted, and disparities were evident

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Maternal RSV Vaccine Appears Safe, Real-World Study Finds

However, vaccine was associated with modest risk of maternal hypertensive disorders

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Weight Stigma Is Bad Medicine

Physicians must work to break this cycle of bias

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Access to Pediatric Care Is Rapidly Eroding

The health of future generations is at stake

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Uveitis in Kids Linked With Risk of Cataracts Over 20 Years

Use of steroid eye drops, methotrexate appeared to be risk factors

A photo of a vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine (Comirnaty) and a syringe lying on a piece of gauze.

No Increase in Birth Defects With First-Trimester COVID Shot

Experts call results from retrospective analysis "reassuring"

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Far Fewer Kids Would Be Dead If U.S. Was on Par With Europe

Nearly 20,000 pediatric deaths could be avoided each year if U.S. met peer nation mortality rates

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Many Kids Benefit From GLP-1s. What Happens When They Have to Stop Taking Them?

Prepare patients early for a time when medication is no longer an option

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Why Protecting Black Girls on Social Media Should Be a Public Health Priority

This population faces unique challenges due to the intersection of racism and sexism

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Antibiotic Overuse in Preemies' Early Life Tied to Higher Risk of BPD, Death

Findings suggest that early-onset sepsis concerns in those at low risk could have consequences

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Most Kids Getting Antibiotics for Pink Eye Against Guideline Advice

"There are more supportive measures we can take without resorting to antibiotic eye drops"

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Even in the Wake of the Rahimi Case, Domestic Violence Still Threatens Our Patients

We need to dispel myths about abuse and better educate physicians on this danger

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Are Higher Initial Oxygen Concentrations Better for Very Preterm Infants?

Yes, meta-analysis suggests, but the findings need to be confirmed in larger studies

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Temsirolimus Plus Chemotherapy Fails in Rare Childhood Cancer

Adding the mTOR inhibitor didn't improve EFS in intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma

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Low-Dose SGLT2 Inhibitor May Protect Kidneys in Youth With T1D

Adolescence is a critical period in T1D, associated with hyperfiltration and high HbA1c levels

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Cardiovascular Risks Established in Childhood Don't Just Go Away

Childhood BMI nearly as important as adult BMI

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Infant Deaths Increased After Texas Ban on Abortion in Early Pregnancy

Estimates for neonatal deaths showed a similar pattern

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Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gets Expanded Approval

Primary endpoint wasn't met, but other outcomes provided "substantial evidence of effectiveness"

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Prenatal Maternal Distress During Pandemic Tied to Newborn Brain Development

Study highlights the importance of assessing stress, mental health of pregnant women

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Texas Doc Accused of Illegally Accessing Child Health Records

Eithan Haim, MD, reportedly outed hospital for continuing gender-affirming care program

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'Striking' Disparities in Specialty Care for Kids With Asthma on Public Insurance

Those on Medicaid had a 55% lower odds of specialist care versus the privately insured

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IG Live June 21: Healing With Pride, Supporting LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Despite higher rates of mental health issues, LGBTQ youth have less access to care

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For Teens With Severe Obesity, Financial Incentives Work for Weight Loss

Randomized trial proves benefit of adding gift card incentives to dietary measures

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Surgeon General Calls for Social Media to Carry Cigarette-Like Warning Labels

Labels should alert that social media has not been proven safe for adolescents, says Murthy

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