Marijuana legalization puts kids in harm's way

While debates about marijuana legalization tend to center on morality, commerce, or political party guidelines, a new study reveals a bigger issue that directly affects millions of US children. Find out how legalization may harm kids.

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15-20% of children are at risk for developing amblyopia

Amblyopia is the leading cause of vision loss in children. The AAP recommends objective photoscreening to detect risk factors. New smartphone technology makes photoscreening fast, convenient and child friendly. Learn More

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Infant girl in critical respiratory distress

A healthy, 5-month old African American female presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of cough, respiratory symptoms, high fever, poor oral intake, and abdominal distention. What's your diagnosis?

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Evaluating fontanels in the newborn skull

Palpating an infant’s anterior and posterior fontanels provides a window into what may be occurring in the newborn brain, but also examining skull shape and size will identify underlying problems that require further evaluation or intervention. Find out what you should be looking for.

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Does 'they'll do it anyway' sell teens short?

The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) strongly endorses abstinence until marriage sex education and recommends its adoption by all school systems in lieu of "comprehensive sex education." The organization's position is based upon CDC statistics that show more dire health consequences of adolescent sexual activity. Contemporary Pediatrics sat down with Diane Foley, MD, of ACP probing for an evidence basis for this stance. » For more videos

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