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Despite an increased proportion of Bordetella pertussis isolates lacking pertactin

Efficacy of DTaP, Tdap Holds Despite Pertactin Deficiency

Similar estimates for DTaP, Tdap VE to other settings, despite high prevalence of pertactin deficiency
Recommendations have been developed to increase human papillomavirus vaccine uptake

ASCO Presents Guidelines for Increasing HPV Vaccine Uptake

Oncologists should raise awareness of HPV-related cancers and role of vaccinations
Use of the word "breakthrough" in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's expedited approval process could mislead doctors about the new drugs' actual benefits

Doctors Can Be Misled About FDA ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Designation

Many believe meds supported by stronger evidence than the law requires to achieve designation
A low allergenic hydrolyzed egg preparation seems to be safe for use in egg-allergic children

Hydrolyzed Egg Preparation Safe for Egg-Allergic Children

Low allergenic hydrolyzed preparation increases proportion of patients becoming tolerant to egg
A radical proposal has been suggested for eliminating all Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and outpatient facilities in the next 20 years

VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers

Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
In a case report published online April 7 in Pediatrics

Cushing’s Sx Described in Infant Treated With Ophthalmic Steroid

Four-month-old developed ICS after six weeks of intranasal dexamethasone ophthalmic solution
New U.S. dietary guidelines have been released for 2015 to 2020

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued for 2015-2020

Guidelines include limit on added sugars and encourage daily coffee consumption
Emotional distress is common in children during and after therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Distress Still High After Chemo Completion in Childhood ALL

Need for targeted early screening, psychosocial interventions to help patients, families at this time
A high body mass index in infancy may predict which children are likely to be obese at age 6 years

ENDO: High BMI at 6 Months Tied to Probable Obesity at 6 Years

Pediatricians should assess body mass index beginning at 6 months, researchers advise

March 2016 Briefing – Pediatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for March 2016. This roundup includes the latest...