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July 1, 2011
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Kids who survive cancer more often get new tumors
In children who have beaten cancer once, skin cancers appear to be an early warning sign of more aggressive disease, a new study shows. Read full article.
Hernia risk high after cerebral shunt placement in young children
Children who had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) inserted before their fifth birthday had more than a 6-fold increased risk of inguinal hernia in a study from Taiwan. Read full article.

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Premature birth affects cardiopulmonary outcomes in adulthood

Early findings from a long-running US study of preterm infants suggest that babies born prematurely face a greater risk of heart and health problems as adults. Read full article.
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Laparoscopic appendectomy decreases risks, hospital stay in children

Findings of a large retrospective cohort study support the use of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in children. Read full article.

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Intranasal corticosteroid eases pediatric sleep apnea

Treatment with fluticasone furoate nasal spray reduces interleukin (IL)-6, a proinflammatory cytokine, in the adenoid tissues of children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, according to a study in the Archives of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Read full article.

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Glowing gel helps children see germs, clean hands more effectively

Using a nontoxic, glowing, hand-washing gel appears to be an effective way to improve children's hand-washing ability. Read full article.

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