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Dr Hallas says: Don’t forget the value of the PNP on the cystic fibrosis team!
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an emotionally and medically complex disorder. Advancements on the care management for children with CF are very promising. Pediatric nurse practitioners are a critical part of that team.
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Virtual reality education reduces the stress of chest radiography
Children who received virtual reality (VR) education before undergoing chest radiography showed lower levels of stress during the procedure than their peers who did not receive the VR exposure, a randomized trial in 99 children found.
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Triple combination therapy for cystic fibrosis is here!
Treatments for cystic fibrosis are evolving. Here’s a look at new CFTR modulator therapies including the most recent approval—elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Trikafta).

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ADHD guideline update: What's new, what's changed
Children with ADHD often face other psychological or behavioral issues, and a new update to the clinical practice guidelines for the condition address how to manage them.

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