Unintentional injury leading cause of child death

Unintentional injuries remain the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, despite a decline in the overall annual rate. What can health care providers do to help keep children safe? » More

Computer system helps physicians identify risk factors

Implementing an automated computer system in your waiting room could significantly increase the efficiency of routine screening for health risks in your patients and track risk data for future visits, according to a new study. » More

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SRIs may have effect on repetitive behaviors in ASD

Serotonin receptor inhibitors may have a small but significant effect in the treatment of restricted and repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorders, according to an analysis of randomized trials. But is there a publication bias? » More

Black children found to have higher perioperative opioid requirements

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Childhood traumas triple the risk of psychoses later in life

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