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E-Cigarette Use Similar for Pregnant, Nonpregnant Women
Prevalence of current cigarette smoking lower among pregnant women than nonpregnant women
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
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
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
Adopted Children Should Undergo Comprehensive Health Evaluation
Evaluation should include medical history review, complete physical examination, diagnostic testing
Nonpharmacologic Tx Enhances Care of Opioid-Exposed Newborns
Reduction seen in length of hospital stay and in use of medication to treat neonatal abstinence
Confidence in Inhaler Technique Poor Proxy for Correct Use
Findings seen among children and parents of African-American children with asthma
Poll: Americans Among Most Stressed People in the World
Younger and poorer Americans driving new highs for reports of stress, worry, anger
CDC: 704 Measles Cases Reported in U.S. Through April 26, 2019
Thirteen outbreaks were reported; six of these were linked to underimmunized close-knit communities
Most Pediatric Residents Report Caring for Gun Injuries
Almost all residents agree pediatricians should ask about guns in the home, ask parents to lock guns
