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USPSTF update: Screen young asymptomatic women for chlamydia and gonorrhea
The USPSTF panel found that, compared with no screening, chlamydia screening was significantly associated with a reduced risk of pelvic...
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COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries
Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.
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Office-based pediatricians unprepared for emergencies
Simulation study found score of 57% for adherence to recommended emergency policies and protocols.
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Ultraprocessed foods comprise most of the calories for youths
Disparities by race and ethnicity showed even higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods over past 20 years by Black and Hispanic youth.
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Global youth depression and anxiety doubled during pandemic
Meta-analysis indicates that more mental health resources must be allocated to cope with the aftermath of COVID-19.
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Long COVID symptoms rare but real in some kids
App-based U.K. study confirmed most kids have mild symptoms and recover quickly but found a few have symptoms persisting beyond 4 weeks.
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More post–COVID-19 GI symptoms: Malnutrition, weight loss
The study was prompted by clinical observations during follow-up of difficulty regaining weight and other concerns.
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Sickle cell disease, trait may up risk for poor COVID outcomes
Even those who carry just one copy of the sickle cell gene – the carrier status for sickle cell disease – appeared to be at heightened risk.
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More post–COVID-19 GI symptoms: Malnutrition, weight loss
The study was prompted by clinical observations during follow-up of difficulty regaining weight and other concerns.
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U.S., international MIS-C studies yield disparate results
The two real-world observational studies were published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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U.S. News releases Best Children’s Hospitals list, with changes
“These rankings can provide an opportunity for some benchmarking, to see what other institutions are doing and how they’re able to deliver care...
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Skip routine probiotics for preemies, AAP says
The data on their safety and efficacy are inconsistent and the supplements are not subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Pediatric bronchiolitis: Less is more
With bronchiolitis still the poster disease for low-value interventions, it’s time to retire widely used but ineffective therapies and focus on...
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THC persists in breast milk 6 weeks after quitting cannabis
Detectable levels of THC suggest any use is of concern and no safety thresholds have been established.
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How do you run a hospital with no running water?
Although the main hospital had a reserve supply of potable water, a supply of water for laundry, cooking, and cleaning was another matter.