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When teenagers are overweight

Focusing on Health Helps Curb Obesity, Eating Disorders in Teens

AAP suggests encouraging healthy lifestyle rather than focusing on weight
An unhealthy diet during pregnancy could influence a child's risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Diet in Pregnancy Could Affect Odds of ADHD in Offspring

Higher IGF2 methylation associated with increased ADHD symptoms
A new noninvasive bladder stimulation technique can obtain clean-catch urine in infants aged younger than 90 days

Novel Technique Feasible for Clean-Catch Urine in Infants

Noninvasive bladder stimulation technique effective for children aged younger than 90 days
Telehealth technologies can allow delivery of high-quality care at a lower cost

Legal Issues Impact Delivery of Telehealth

No uniform legal approach to telehealth; concerns about reimbursement limit implementation
Monogenic forms of diabetes can occur in preterm infants

Monogenic Forms of Diabetes Can Occur in Preterm Infants

Sixty-six percent of preterm infants diagnosed with diabetes before age 6 months had genetic etiology
Acetaminophen does not worsen asthma symptoms in young children

Acetaminophen Appears Safe for Children With Mild Asthma

Findings for as-needed use of acetaminophen among young children with mild, persistent asthma
Antenatal administration of corticosteroids is not associated with a reduction in the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm twins

Antenatal Steroids Don’t Cut Morbidity in Preterm Twins

No reduction in incidence of respiratory distress syndrome or composite neonatal morbidity
Residents frequently order perceived unnecessary inpatient laboratory tests

Residents Often Order Perceived Unnecessary Lab Tests

Behaviors attributed to health system culture, lack of transparency about health care service costs
Where and when children are born may affect their risk for celiac disease

Season, Region of Birth May Influence Celiac Disease Risk

Swedish study finds lower risk of digestive disorder in infants born in winter or cooler climates
Refugees have different perceptions regarding child development

Refugees Have Different Perceptions of Child Development

Participants report limited awareness of developmental milestones; no word for 'development'