Pediatrics
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Atopic Dermatitis: Upadacitinib Effectiveness Maintained Through 76 weeks Among Adolescents
Among those who continued treatment on upadacitinib, 15 mg and 30 mg, EASI-75 response rates were maintained or improved through week 76 in three...
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A Dermatologist’s Tips for Supporting LGBTQ Youth
Dermatologists have a unique opportunity to transform the healthcare landscape for LGBTQ children and adolescents, according to Dr. Markus Boos....
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Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis: Don’t Treat Children Like Adults
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EHR Prompt Helped Cut Acute Otitis Media Antibiotic Use by Half
“Research supports that 75% of children get better on their own without antibiotics, and when needed, short courses of just 5 days are safe and...
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Chronic Cough in Children: Identifying Common and Uncommon Causes
A pediatric pulmonologist reviews both the major causes of chronic cough as well as the rare zebras to watch out for.
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State of Confusion: Should All Children Get Lipid Labs for High Cholesterol?
Screening rates are low and usually linked to BMI, even though roughly one in four children with abnormal lipids had a normal weight.
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Type 2 Diabetes More Prevalent Than Type 1 Among Adolescents in Some Areas
Young patients, most with obesity, exhibit a significantly higher incidence of complications than adults with type 2 diabetes or young people with...
Opinion
Overuse of Digital Devices in the Exam Room: A Teaching Opportunity
The impact of early and excessive use of screens in young children is well documented, but it can be tricky to help empower parents to find ways...
From the Journals
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents With Obesity
“These findings support the notion that childhood obesity does not result from lack of willpower and shed light on underlying mechanisms that can...
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PCPs Play a Key Role in Managing and Preventing the Atopic March in Children
“The most important thing PCPs can do is know that the atopic march exists, how it progresses over time, and what signs and symptoms to look for...
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Live Rotavirus Vaccine Safe for Newborns of Biologic-Treated Moms With IBD
The study found normal extended immune function testing in infants despite third-trimester maternal biologic therapy and regardless of circulating...