CDC: HPV Vaccine Is Lowering Infection Rates in Teen Girls
20/06/2013 01:03
The prevalence of HPV infections in adolescent girls has declined significantly since the human papillomavirus vaccine was introduced in 2006, a new CDC study estimates. Medscape Medical News

MMR: ACIP Vaccine Recommendations, Japan Rubella Outbreak
20/06/2013 01:03
ACIP's new vaccination recommendations include expansion of MMR vaccines for children and for pregnant women with HIV; report updates information on rubella outbreak in Japan. Medscape Medical News

World's Most Widespread Zoonotic Disease Poses New Risks
19/06/2013 20:21
Summer is almost here -- find out who is at risk for leptospirosis and how to identify it. CDC Expert Commentary

An Obese Teen: More Than Meets the Eye
19/06/2013 01:21
Not all obese teens develop metabolic complications, but many do. Test your knowledge with this case challenge. Medscape Pediatrics

Vaccine Campaigns: Best Strategies
19/06/2013 01:21
What are the key elements of vaccine campaigns that can lead to better acceptance rates? Medscape Pediatrics

Genomic Medicine Just Hit the Accelerator
18/06/2013 20:34
Eric Topol, MD, talks about the Supreme Court ruling disallowing patenting of genes, as well as new initiatives for advancing the sharing of genetic data. Medscape Internal Medicine

Photo of the Month: Infant With Umbilical Rash
18/06/2013 01:21
A 2-week-old infant is brought to the emergency department for a 'rash' around her umbilicus. What's the diagnosis? American Academy of Emergency Medicine

Darbepoetin Reduces Transfusion Needs in Preterm Infants
17/06/2013 20:33
Darbepoetin and erythropoietin injections reduced the need for transfusions in preterm infants in a randomized clinical trial. Medscape Medical News

Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
17/06/2013 20:33
How does NAFLD develop and present in children and what are the most effective treatment strategies? Current Opinion in Gastroenterology

Timing of Inhaled Adrenaline Matters in Infant Bronchiolitis
14/06/2013 01:26
When it comes to giving inhalation therapy to an infant with acute bronchiolitis, timing may be everything. Reuters Health Information

Undervaccination and Healthcare Utilization: Linked?
13/06/2013 10:54
Do undervaccinated children exhibit different patterns of healthcare utilization? Medscape Pediatrics

Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With GI and Ear Infections
13/06/2013 10:54
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased rates of ear and gastrointestinal infection in school-age children. Will supplements help? The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

Philadelphia Edges Out Boston for Best Pediatric Hospital
13/06/2013 10:54
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia inched past Boston Children's Hospital this year to top the annual rankings of pediatrics hospitals from US News & World Report. Medscape Medical News

Intervention Improves Antibiotic Use by Pediatricians
13/06/2013 10:54
An intervention involving clinician education, audit, and feedback improved adherence to prescribing guidelines for common pediatric bacterial, but not viral, acute respiratory tract infections. Medscape Medical News

'Fat Camps': An Option for Kids?
13/06/2013 10:54
Do so-called 'fat camps' help overweight and obese children to achieve sustained weight loss? Are they a safe and effective option for families? Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology

Childhood Abuse Linked to Food Addiction
13/06/2013 10:54
Women with a childhood history of severe physical or sexual abuse are twice as likely to have a current food addiction as those who have not experienced this type of abuse. Medscape Medical News

Get Real: No Need to Overdo Risk Disclosure
13/06/2013 10:54
In a recent study testing optimal oxygen levels in premature babies, researchers were called 'unethical' because some felt their risk disclosures were not strong enough. Dr. Art Caplan disagrees. Medscape Business of Medicine

Pediatric CT Scans Raise Future Cancer Risk
13/06/2013 10:54
CT use and cancer risks have both increased in children. Medscape Medical News

To Circ or Not to Circ
13/06/2013 10:54
Does the evidence support routine circumcision for newborn males? CHOP Expert Commentary

Teens With TBI: Online Counselor Training Improves Function
13/06/2013 10:54
Older teens with traumatic brain injury exhibited significant improvement in executive function after a counselor-assisted Internet-based problem-solving program. Medscape Medical News

Poverty, Maltreatment and ADHD
13/06/2013 10:54
Is ADHD purely genetic, or do poverty and abuse play a role? Archives of Disease in Childhood

OTC Sale of Some 'Morning After' Pills Allowed for All Ages
13/06/2013 10:54
The over-the-counter sale of 1-pill emergency contraceptives for women under age 17 remains on hold, but the 2-pill version must be made available to all women, an appellate court tells the FDA. FDA Approvals

Why Do Women Fail to Meet Their Own Breastfeeding Goals?
13/06/2013 10:54
A slightly different question from, 'Why do women stop breastfeeding?' is explored in this study. Medscape Pediatrics

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