Are antibiotics making children fat?

It seems yet another reason exists not to overprescribe antibiotics, particularly in infancy. And still something else that may contribute to the childhood obesity epidemic. » More

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Flu is especially deadly in some children

Influenza complications hit some children especially hard. Which group had a particularly high rate of influenza-related death in 2009? » More

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Communication gap exists in NICUs

Up to two-thirds of mothers of critically ill newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) believe their children are less sick than their treating physicians indicate. How can you optimize communication in this most stressful setting? » More

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AAP says screen all children for sleep apnea

New guidelines issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) call for, among other things, screening all children for obstructive sleep apnea. What prompted these guidelines, and will you add this screening to your exams? » More

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Hemangioma treatment must begin sooner

A new study finds that infantile hemangiomas begin growing much faster and earlier than previously thought, which means evaluation and treatment are occurring too late. Find out what experts now recommend. » More

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