AAP: Dogs Help Curb Anxiety in Children With Cancer
'Therapy dogs' appear to ease heart rate, lower blood pressure in children fighting the disease
AAP: Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Children
Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn
Ultrasound Highly Accurate for Diagnosing Groin Hernia
Improvement in sensitivity, specificity, overall accuracy of US from pre-2011 to 2011 and onward
High-Dose Metformin Linked to Increases in Child Height
Dose-response relationship between metformin use and increases in height in children, teens
Smoke Exposure in Infancy Ups Sensitization to Food Allergens
Secondhand smoke exposure also linked to increased risk of eczema with sensitization
Many Doctors Inconsistent With HPV Vaccine Recommendations
Sizeable minority does not strongly endorse vaccination nor deliver timely recommendations
‘Dispositional’ Mindfulness May Help Ward Off Obesity
Study found awareness of thoughts and feelings was linked to lower risk for obesity
Case of Ovarian Hyperthecosis Described
Case report details how ovarian hyperthecosis can lead to balding, excess body hair
Pain Relief, Function Up Post Knee Replacement in Arthritis
But risks make physical therapy a viable option, researchers say
EHR Use Ups Some Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction
Less frequent heparin dosing and greater adherence to guideline-recommended care
