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Antibiotics Questioned in Preemies Without Confirmed Sepsis

Drugs often used inappropriately, researchers say

Drug Choices Safe in Pediatric Gut Infections

Finding validates clinical practice in complicated intra-abdominal infections

Algorithm Helps Manage Fever

Pediatric cancer patients with non-neutropenic fever could benefit

Zika Babies Born Normal Stay Normal -- So Far

At 6 months, development does not appear delayed

Probiotics Fail in Kids' Acute Gastroenteritis

Two studies yield markedly similar results

Ezutromid Shows Potential in DMD

Phase II study indicates modulating utrophin may reduce muscle inflammation

EpiPens Don't Always Work

And it might be your fault

Drug Could Make Progeria Manageable, Not Fatal

A potential breakthrough for this genetic rapid-aging disease in children

Novel Oral Agent May Help SMA Babies

Preliminary data show SMN protein levels increasing

ACGME a 'Game-Changer' for Addiction Medicine

Fellowships in addiction medicine open for all specialties

Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vaping

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 麻豆传媒 staff

Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts

'Bionic Pancreas' OK for Very Young T1D Patients

Improved glycemic outcomes with closed-loop insulin pump system in 7-year-olds

HRV Patch Promising for Predicting Hypoglycemia

T1D patients showed detectable increase in low and high frequency ratio

Hydrocortisone Granules on Par, Given Straight or With Food

May be helpful option for administering meds to pediatric patients, researcher says

New Clues to CAR T-Cell Failure

Chemo effects, T cell energy sources

E-Cig Harms Outweigh Benefits, Study Finds

Vaping creates more cigarette smokers than quitters

Young Athletes Show Invalid Cognitive Scores at Baseline

Results may affect return-to-play decisions after concussion

Kids' Chronic Pain and Life Challenges Go Hand-in-Hand

Risk factor for poorer school function, as well

Parents Play Big Role in Child's Chronic Pain

Self-blame from parent seen as particularly important factor

Sex in Late-Stage Pregnancy Tied to Higher HIV Risk

Biological changes may increase HIV transmission in serodiscordant couples

AAAAI: No Benefit to Upping Inhaled Steroids During Asthma 'Yellow Zone'

Increasing dosage even by factor of four to five did not prevent exacerbations

SCCM: Early Warning System Fails to Reduce Pediatric Hospital Deaths

BedsidePEWS tool did improve early detection of ICU need

Cancer Risk Stable in Kids on Anti-TNFs

But background risks higher than in the general population

Topical Therapy Improves Hyperhidrosis in Kids

Sweat production falls, QOL rises with anticholineregic wipes

Using Biology of Atopic Dermatitis to Improve Therapy

Following psoriasis model of molecular targeting

Afib and Ablation; Herbs and Drugs: This Week's PodMed Double T

This week's topics include herb/drug interactions, Afib and ablation in congestive heart failure, clot retrieval in stroke, and childhood kidney disease and adult end-stage renal disease

Children With Vocal Nodules Benefit from All Types of Voice Therapy

Direct, indirect forms of treatment both helped quality of life in trial

MEG: A New Imaging Tool for Concussion Diagnosis?

Previous concussion modulates connectivity changes in magnetoencephalography

AAP Addresses Weight Stigma in Kids

Docs should focus on supportive environments, sensitive communication

Smartphone Pics Aid in Diagnosing Kids' Skin Conditions

Majority of study parents willing to use teledermatology

Prolonged Sedation May be Bad for Baby's Brain

Infants exposed to prolonged anesthesia had more MRI signs of brain atrophy

Dogs: Mom's Best Friend for Reducing Eczema Risk in Toddlers?

Kids had lower risk when mothers kept dogs while pregnant

ECMO: A Life Saver for Kids with Near-Fatal Asthma?

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is effective, but has high complication rate

Docs, Parents Need a Push to Adopt New Peanut Guidelines

Clinician and caregiver buy-in essential for guidelines to work, experts say

'Split Livers:' Life-Saving Options for Kids Who Need Transplant?

Divided-organ approach works in U.K., but may be a tough sell in U.S.

What's Behind the Link Between Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease?

Real culprit may not lie in our genes, but in our environment

Study Questions Durability of MMR Vaccine

Findings point to the need for booster doses in adults

Morning Break: Antibiotics Running Out; Teen Sex Interest Drops; Children Drive to OR

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 麻豆传媒 staff

'Immigrant Paradox' Seems to Apply to First-Gen Kids

Study shows more conventional stressors among U.S.-born parents and children

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