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Universal screening for autism spectrum disorder is feasible in a pediatric primary care network

Universal Screening for Autism Feasible in Pediatric Network

Sensitivity of 38.8 percent found for M-CHAT/F; specificity lower in children of color, lower-income households
From 2014 to 2018

2014 to 2018 Saw Decrease in Twin Birth Rate in U.S.

Four percent decrease to 32.6 twins per 1,000 total births marked lowest rate in more than a decade
Ligelizumab appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for chronic spontaneous urticaria

Ligelizumab Safely, Effectively Treats Hives

Doses of 72 mg or 240 mg tied to complete control of symptoms after 12-week trial
A three-in-one inhaler therapy can improve lung function and reduce asthma attacks in adults with uncontrolled disease

Three-Drug Single Inhaler Treats Uncontrolled Asthma in Adults

Findings seen in two large international clinical trials comparing three-drug inhaler to two-drug inhaler
Despite recent outbreaks among unvaccinated people

United States Will Keep Measles Elimination Status

Elimination status can be removed by the WHO when measles has been spreading continuously for a year
The number of Americans sickened with a severe lung illness tied to vaping continues to climb

Cases of Serious Vaping-Linked Lung Injury Now Top 1,000

New England Journal of Medicine article presents lung histopathology findings from recent cases
Low bone mineral density is common in childhood leukemia and lymphoma survivors

Factors Predict Low BMD in Pediatric Blood Cancer Survivors

Low bone mineral density detected during guideline-recommended dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
Children who are younger compared with their school peers have an increased risk for diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Youngest in Classroom at Higher Risk for Diagnosis of Depression

Children at young relative age within the school year also at higher risk for ADHD, intellectual disability
Individuals who are obese or severely obese are more likely to have chronic diarrhea

Obesity Associated With Higher Risk for Chronic Diarrhea

Relationship appears independent of dietary, lifestyle, psychological, medical comorbidities
In outpatient settings

Only Half of Ear, Nose, Throat Infections Receive Recommended Antibiotics

First-line antibiotics prescribed at 50 percent of outpatient visits for pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media