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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adding its strongest warning to labels of codeine-containing products advising against their use for pain relief in children after surgery to remove tonsils or adenoids. » More
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• Pediatric drug research may be stymied
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New data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2010, reveal that US children and adolescents have reduced their average caloric intake, which could signal that the prevalence of obesity is easing in this population. » More
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a revised clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated acute otitis media in children aged younger than 12 years. » More
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Children with high-risk conditions should be given the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) even if they have been immunized with other pneumococcal vaccines, according to new, stronger recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). » More
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When it comes to selecting a primary care physician (PCP) for their child, most parents depend on word-of-mouth recommendations rather than online ratings for making a final decision, according to a new national poll. » More
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Share your story with readers of Contemporary Pediatrics
Do you have a story about something in your practice that deeply affected you or changed your life or career? A poignant tale involving one of your patients or their parents that particularly touched you? A surprising revelation that caused you to change the way you work with your patients or your staff?
Contemporary Pediatrics wants to publish your story. Please send your anecdotes to Kathy Method at KMethod@advanstar.com
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