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AAP: These tips can keep kids comfortable amid cold & flu season
During the current cold and flu season, children have a higher risk of getting sick. The AAP has release tips and reminders for parents to help keep children comfortable and healthy. In a January 17, ...
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New study identifies biomarkers that could prevent sudden infant death syndrome
UVA researchers identify key blood biomarkers linked to SIDS, paving the way for life-saving tests to detect and prevent this leading cause of death among infants. Groundbreaking research from the ...
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Rachel S Dawson, DO, MPH, FAAP, FSAHM
Investigating mono vs dual therapy for pediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
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Kristen Samaddar, MD
Investigating mono vs dual therapy for pediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
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Pediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension and the pediatrician
Principal investigator Lewis Romer, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine joined us to discuss the actively-recruiting MoD PAH trial, and explains the role the pediatrician can play in care and recruitment.
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Discussing pediatric vaccination with vaccine-hesitant parents
Robert Frenck, MD, offers several practical tips to use when discussing pediatric vaccination among vaccine-hesitant parents. Robert Frenck, MD, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious ...
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John Hill, PharmD, MS, BCP
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Calling out signs of addictive behavior around social media or binge eating
Susan Carnell, PhD, highlights the nuanced relationship between social media use and binge eating in adolescents, noting the importance of addressing addictive behaviors and seeking support when ...
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HHS expands Medicare drug price negotiations to add 15 medications
HHS selects 15 more Medicare Part D drugs for price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act, aiming to lower costs for millions by 2027. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ...
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CDC: Most US teens fail to get recommended 8 hours of sleep, report finds
A CDC report shows only 23% of U.S. teens get enough sleep, with disparities highlighting the need for targeted health interventions. The findings regarding sleep behaviors highlight a trend of ...
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FDA expands immobilized lipase cartridge clearance down to 1 year
Immobilized lipase cartridge (Relizorb; Alcresta Therapeutics) can now be used in children down to 1 year of age, following an expanded clearance by the FDA, according to a recent announcement from ...
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Beyond laxatives: Modern dietary approaches for managing childhood constipation
Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN, explores how diet can help manage childhood constipation. "She's so constipated. I give her a laxative, and she eats fruit. What else can I do?" This familiar concern echoes ...