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The number of Americans following a gluten-free diet tripled between 2009 and 2014

Number of Americans Adopting Gluten-Free Diet Increasing

But number of people diagnosed each year with celiac disease has remained stable
Infants delivered by cesarean section may face a higher risk of becoming obese

Increased Risk of Obesity Among Cesarean-Delivered Offspring

Odds even greater when compared to siblings who were born vaginally
For patients with asthma

Review Finds Vitamin D Beneficial for Patients With Asthma

Reduction in rate of exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids or requiring ER/hospital visit
The MostCare pressure recording analytical method is comparable to the Fick method of cardiac output estimation in pediatric patients

Pressure Recording Analytical Method Estimates Cardiac Output

MostCare PRAM is comparable to Fick method for cardiac output measurements in pediatric patients
In ophthalmology medical malpractice litigation

Study Examines Malpractice Litigation in Peds Ophthalmology

Cases involving pediatric versus adult patients more likely to result in verdict in favor of plaintiff
All children aged 6 months and older should receive a seasonal flu vaccine during the 2016-2017 flu season

AAP Releases Updated Guidance for Flu Vaccination in Children

American Academy of Pediatrics calls for a special effort to vaccinate certain groups
For children with cystic fibrosis

Ultrashort Echo-Time MRI IDs Lung Abnormalities in CF

Strong correlations for CT and UTE MRI scores for pediatric CF patients for bronchiectasis, overall score
A new decision-making tool for doctors may help reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics in children with respiratory tract infection and cough

New Decision-Making Tool Can Cut Unnecessary Antibiotic Use

A drop of about 10 percent is possible, study authors suggest

August 2016 Briefing – Pediatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
The introduction of folic acid-fortified foods in Canada was associated with a decrease in infants being born with congenital heart defects

Folic Acid-Fortified Food Tied to Drop in Congenital Heart Defects

Canadian study found that structural problems saw biggest declines