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New Drugs May Influence Social Behaviors in Those With Autism

Drugs modulating the vasopressin pathway explored as agents to modify social behaviors in autism
A case of measles has led to the quarantine of a cruise ship with nearly 300 passengers and crew on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia

Measles Case Leads to Quarantine of Cruise Ship in St. Lucia

Also, woman with measles attended a midnight screening of Avengers movie in Orange County, California
Oral infections in childhood are associated with subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in adulthood

Childhood Oral Infection Linked to Atherosclerosis in Adulthood

Periodontal disease, caries, or both tied to subclinical atherosclerosis in adulthood

April 2019 Briefing – Pediatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Youth with cognitive impairment or developmental disability have weight-loss trajectories after bariatric surgery similar to those of their peers with typical cognitive function

Cognitive Function Does Not Predict Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Outcome

Weight loss trajectory did not differ between those with, without cognitive impairment
Diagnosed mental health conditions

Mental Health Treatment, Diagnoses Up in Military Children

Mental health diagnoses, visits, prescriptions increased since 2003
The prevalence of current cigarette smoking is lower among pregnant women

E-Cigarette Use Similar for Pregnant, Nonpregnant Women

Prevalence of current cigarette smoking lower among pregnant women than nonpregnant women
For patients with Dravet syndrome and drug-resistant seizures

AAN: Cannabidiol Tied to Drop in Seizures in Dravet Syndrome

Percentage reduction in convulsive seizures higher for cannabidiol 10 and 20 mg/kg/day versus placebo
Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) tablets are now approved to treat all six genotypes of hepatitis C virus in children ages 12 to 17 years

FDA Approves Mavyret for Children, Adolescents With Hep C

Drug approved for treatment of all six genotypes of hepatitis C virus in children ages 12 to 17
Changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women

2009 WIC Food Package Change Tied to Reduced Obesity Risk

Children with full dose of new food package had healthier growth trajectory, lower obesity risk at age 4