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August 22, 2013

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DSM-5 on the right track with autism

A new study indicates that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), was on the right track when it changed its autism symptom structure. » More

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Don’t judge an obesity intervention by BMI alone

Body mass index (BMI) or degree of change in BMI is insufficient when it comes to evaluating the success or failure of obesity interventions in children, finds a new study. » More

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“Low risk ankle rule” rules

Using the Low Risk Ankle Rule in an emergency setting effectively reduces the number of unnecessary radiographs performed on children presenting with ankle injuries according to a recent study. » More

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Are retail clinics really used for convenience?

Parents with established relationships with pediatricians say they have used retail health clinics for their children because the clinics offer more convenient hours than their pediatricians’ offices. Yet according to a new cross-sectional survey, half of all clinic visits for children took place during normal business hours when one would expect pediatricians’ offices to be open. » More

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