NEW RESEARCH

Do cell phones increase brain cancer risks in youths?

Perennial concerns about whether cell phones cause brain cancer often focus on children and adolescents. In the first-of-its-kind study, Swiss researchers found that the answer is no, and they offer some advice to parents who are anxious. » More

Cholesterol screening doesn't always require children
to fast

Both the AAP and the American Heart Association recommend that children who are at risk for dyslipidemia have a fasting cholesterol check, but denying food to children, who may not understand what is going on, is different than an adult who foregoes morning coffee until after the blood work. Find out why a new study suggests that fasting may not always be necessary. » More

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NEW RESEARCH

Extremely low-birth-weight problems persist
into adolescence

Researchers conducted a study to examine changes in the rates of chronic conditions of extremely low-birth-weight children aged between 8 and 14 years and found some surprising results, especially when it comes to obesity. Our experts offer advice to pediatricians whose practice includes these patients. » More

HEALTH LAW & POLICY

Meningococcal vaccine for infants sparks debate

The CDC held meetings this summer on adding a new infant vaccine to its list of recommendations, but those gatherings frequently turned into a forum on the overall issue of immunizations, with both supporters and detractors having their say. Read here to see where they stand on the meningococcal vaccine now. » More

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HEALTH LAW & POLICY

Pediatric dose rounding and e-prescribing for 102 drugs

Pediatricians trying to meet the government mandate to implement electronic prescribing also struggle with another issue: How to safely round dosages up or down. Now, an easy-to-adopt solution can remedy that problem. Here's how to get the recommended rounding tolerances for 102 commonly prescribed drugs. » More

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