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Augmentation of labor with the medication oxytocin does not seem to raise the risk of having a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Oxytocin in Labor Not Linked With Later ADHD in Child

Previous research with animals had suggested a possible connection
Physicians should be prepared for questions about the safety of the measles

AMA Provides Key Messages for Patients About Vaccination

Physicians should be prepared for patients to ask questions about MMR and link to autism
For children and adolescents with an adnexal mass

One-Quarter of Adnexal Masses in Youth Are Malignant

Presence of gynecologic surgeon lowers odds of oophorectomy in benign masses
Certain nonpharmacologic treatments are effective in pediatric abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders

Review: Some Nonpharmacologic Tx Effective in Peds GI Disorders

Improvements with hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, probiotics in AP-FGIDs
Extremely obese adolescents in an intensive 10-month residential treatment program lost more weight than their counterparts

Residential Program Cuts CVD Risk Factors in Obese Youth

Helps with weight loss, but therapy is costly and long-term results are unknown
The number of measles cases in the United States continues to climb

Measles Diagnosis for Five Infants at Illinois Day Care

Health officials don't know if infections are related to outbreak tied to Disney parks in California
Researchers say giving birth control information to women visiting dermatology clinics can help promote the safe use of isotretinoin. The study was published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use

Effective birth control key in using the medication
The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Although fewer Americans are smoking and more communities have smoke-free laws

Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down But Still Too High

Two out of five children breathing in secondhand smoke
Pregnancy outcomes are similar for women who have received a kidney transplant

Pregnancy Outcomes Similar for Adult, Child Kidney Transplant

Results similar for women who received organ whether as a child or an adult