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Potential C diff risk factors identified
image description here As in adults, antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that change the microbiota of the gut can increase risks for developing Clostridium difficile—C diff—in pediatric patients.

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CBD oil's effect may wane in managing seizures
image description here A new study suggests that patients may develop a tolerance to cannabidiol (CBD) oil over time, resulting in a loss of efficacy for seizure control.

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Can supplements help or harm in treating depression?
image description here More parents are looking to nutritional supplements to address depression symptoms in their children. Here's what pediatricians need to know about the risks and benefits of these treatment options.

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CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS VIDEO
 
Impact of telemedicine on antibiotic prescriptions
image description here For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses a retrospective cohort study published in Pediatrics that examined antibiotic prescribing behaviors for acute respiratory infections in 3 different care settings: direct-to-consumer telemedicine, urgent care, and the primary care office.
 
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