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A technicality could keep RSV shots from kids in need
A glitch in congressional language may make it difficult to allow children from low-income families to get an RSV shot as readily as the well-...
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Hope for catching infants with CP early
A new tool identified 2.4 times more children with CP than would have been detected using current diagnostic methods, according to the researchers...
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Health risks low for children exposed in utero to cancer and chemo
Treatment decisions should take into account the diagnosis and prognosis of the mother, the gestational age of the fetus, and the potential...
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Magnesium sulfate shown to reduce risk of cerebral palsy in premature babies
"Giving magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies is a simple, inexpensive intervention that can make such a difference to...
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Infantile hemangioma: Analysis underscores importance of early propranolol treatment
Ideally, infants should be examined by a practitioner between 2 and 5 weeks of age and referred to a specialized center if they have features of...
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The dark side of online mom groups
When it comes to subjects in which there is no one best answer, the relative anonymity of the Internet provides cover for language that can be...
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Guidance updated for congenital hypothyroidism screening, management
Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the most common, preventable causes of intellectual disabilities worldwide.
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Researchers use AI to diagnose infantile hemangioma
"Our study is the first to demonstrate the applicability of AI in the pediatric dermatology population," the authors wrote.
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AAP issues clinical update to cerebral palsy guidelines
Pediatricians urged to formalize standard developmental screens, refer motor delays early.
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Many moms don’t remember well-child nutrition advice
Less than 50% recalled recommendations to limit meals in front of TV and not to force a child to finish meals.
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Understanding of capillary malformation characteristics continue to evolve
Genetic variants are found within capillary malformations, and they tend to be associated with three major pathways.