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Nature play: A prescription for healthier children
It’s no fantasy that children who play freely in the great outdoors are healthier in body and mind. New studies also suggest that active engagement with the natural environment reduces stress and relieves depression in all ages.
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Gene therapies show promise for pediatric treatment
Gene therapies have ushered in an exciting new era of treatment for some of the most challenging pediatric conditions, and the results are most encouraging.
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Screening ultrasound after a first febrile UTI is not cost-effective
Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends routine screening renal bladder ultrasound (RBUS) after a first febrile urinary tract infection (UTI), a comparison of this strategy with routine RBUS after a second UTI found that the AAP approach does not meet cost-effectiveness guidelines.

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Banish burnout with passion!
Pediatricians can turn away from the path to physician burnout by finding their inner fire. Here are suggestions for finding that passion—and to keep smiling.

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