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Researchers evaluating evidence for tonsillectomy found that more children would receive significant short-term improvement in their daily life if the current guidelines were relaxed. The two reviews were published online Jan. 17 in Pediatrics.

Current Guidelines for Pediatric Tonsillectomies Questioned

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Understanding of longer-term outcomes or effects in subpopulations deemed lacking
Overweight and obese children seem to be more likely than others to develop postoperative surgical site infections

Risk of Post-Op Infections Up in Overweight, Obese Children

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Surgical site infections more common for overweight or obese patients
Children with neonatal abstinence syndrome may be more likely to perform poorly in school

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Tied to Poor School Performance

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By seventh grade, four out of 10 failed to meet standards in at least one academic area
The effect of price information varies for pediatric- and adult-focused clinicians

Effect of Providing Price Info Varies for Type of Clinician

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No difference in rate at which orders were placed across study arms for pediatric-focused clinicians
Consumption of foods and beverages with low-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame

Artificial Sweetener Use Up in U.S. Children in Recent Years

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Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners rose from 8.7 to 25.1 percent from 1999 to 2012
A pilot yoga intervention is feasible for improving pediatric cancer patients' and parents' quality of life

Yoga Intervention Feasible for Improving QoL in Pediatric Cancer

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Survey of patients and parents showed high levels of interest from patients and family members
Higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity at age 6 and 8 years predicts fewer symptoms of major depression two years later

Physical Activity Predicts Depression in Middle Childhood

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Higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity predicts fewer symptoms of major depression
Women who take acid-suppressing medications during pregnancy may have a child at increased risk of developing asthma

Acid Suppression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma

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Review suggests, but doesn't prove, offspring one-third more likely to see a doctor for asthma
Children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may be able to achieve relief without medications by eating a special diet

Novel Diet Can Help Children With Crohn’s, Colitis Find Relief

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Eating plan focuses on natural, non-processed foods, such as fruits, veggies, and nuts
Children with behavioral disorders might fare better at school if they get some exercise during the day

Intense Aerobic Exercise Can Cut Behavioral Issues in School

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Use of 'cybercycles' reduces classroom disruptions for children with autism, ADHD, other concerns