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Teens who frequently use social media are more likely to say they struggle with mental health concerns that are not being addressed

More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens

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Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for autism spectrum disorder in asymptomatic children age 3 and younger. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Aug. 3 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children

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Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes has led to a number of cases of nicotine poisoning in recent years

Liquid Nicotine From E-Cigs Poses Poison Danger to Children

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Even small amounts of the chemical can cause serious illness, professor says
Highlighting what might happen if children aren't vaccinated can change the thinking of some people who oppose vaccines

Focus on Consequences May Help Sway Anti-Vaccine Beliefs

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When parents learn about the harms of measles, mumps, and rubella, many change their stance

July 2015 Briefing – Pediatrics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Mobile health short message service text messages can improve medication adherence

Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence

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Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
For 11- to 15-year olds

Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible

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Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
Nickel dermatitis has been observed in a number of children whose symptoms resolved after avoiding contact with dimethylglyoxime-positive belt buckles. These observations have been published as a case report online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Case Report: Pediatric Nickel Dermatitis Caused by Belt Buckles

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Report describes 12 children with peri-umbilical nickel dermatitis attributed to belt buckles
Treatment costs for one childhood illness

Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid Spending

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California-based researchers find medications for childhood hemophilia take up large share of budget
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members