New brain wave test diagnoses ADHD

The first brain wave test to diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will be hitting the market following recent approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). » More

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CORRECTION

The article “Finally, clear guidelines for tympanostomy tubes” that appeared in the July 11 edition of the eConsult should have read:
“Clinicians should prescribe topical antibiotic eardrops only, without oral antibiotics, for children with uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea.”

Contemporary Pediatrics regrets the error.

Too few diabetic kids screened for retinopathy

Some of the children who are at greatest risk for retinopathy may be the least likely to be screened for it, according to new research. » More

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Car seat insert reduces hypoxia in term infants

A simple car seat insert that maintains a baby’s head in a neutral position without its chin touching its chest reduces the severity of hypoxic events while the infant is in the car seat, but does not reduce the overall number of hypoxic events, a new study finds. » More

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Childhood exercise prevents osteoporosis later

Weight-bearing exercise during childhood, combined with a high calcium intake, may prevent osteoporosis later in life. » More

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