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Gaining too little weight during pregnancy may increase the odds that offspring will develop schizophrenia later in life

Gestational Weight Gain Linked to Psychosis Risk in Children

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Insufficient weight gain linked to increased risk for schizophrenia in offspring later in life
Children are much more likely than adults to have a headache before an ischemic stroke

ASA: Headache Precedes Stroke More Often in Kids Than Adults

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However, ischemic strokes still very rare in children
The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament tears has steadily increased among 6- to 18-year-olds in the United States

Pediatric ACL Injuries Continue to Rise, Especially Among Girls

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Annual increase in the incidence of ACL tears of 2.3 percent over 20 years
In two policy statements published online Feb. 20 in Pediatrics

AAP Policy Statement Focuses on Child Witness Well-Being

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Second policy statement develops recommendations for pediatricians relating to expert testimony
A child's risk of a potentially fatal drug overdose more than doubles if a parent is prescribed an opioid

OD Risk Up in Children Whose Mothers Are Prescribed Opioids

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Second study finds opioids stored unsafely in many households with children
High levels of air pollution may increase some Hispanic children's risk of type 2 diabetes

Ambient Air Pollution May Raise T2DM Risk in Hispanic Children

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Study of obese Hispanic children suggests smog may increase odds of developing type 2 diabetes
Prescribing practices vary among U.S. and Canadian physicians treating severe childhood atopic dermatitis

Variation in Prescribing Practices for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

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For severe AD, first-line drugs of choice include cyclosporine, methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil
In a clinical practice guideline published online Jan. 31 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Clinical Practice Guidelines Developed for Pediatric Obesity

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Recommendations developed for assessment, treatment, and prevention of pediatric obesity
The flea medications and heartworm pills that millions of Americans give to their pets pose poisoning risks to any children in the home

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Pose a Poisoning Risk to Children

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Not uncommon for toddlers to ingest medications intended for dogs and cats
Young children are suffering vision-threatening burns from the chemicals inside liquid laundry detergent pods in increasing numbers

More Children Suffering Ocular Burns From Detergent Pods

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Nearly 500 such injuries occurred in 2015, researchers say