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Birth defects increase risk of childhood cancer
Some birth defects may carry an increased cancer risk, according to a recent report, but researchers stop short of recommending routine screening.

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How to navigate the complexities of medical marijuana
image description here The case for medical marijuana in children is just getting started. Here’s how pediatricians can navigate the complexities and discomfort of this issue and address the risks and benefits of pharmaceutical cannabinoids for their patients.

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Fuzzy brown spots on a healthy 3-year-old
image description here A healthy 3-year-old girl presents for evaluation of light brown spots on her trunk and extremities that have appeared over the last 2 years. The spots are not symptomatic but the girl’s parents are worried that she could have neurofibromatosis.

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Examining cosmetic-related accidents in children
image description here For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses a retrospective analysis published in Clinical Pediatrics that looked at the incidence of accidents involving cosmetics in children aged 5 years and younger.
 
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