Samantha Lande

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Hope for catching infants with CP early

Author:: Samantha Lande

Publish date: January 23, 2023

A new tool identified 2.4 times more children with CP than would have been detected using current diagnostic methods, according to the researc...

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Intentional deaths continue to rise among U.S. children

Author:: Samantha Lande

Publish date: December 21, 2022

Although long-term trends varied, ... with some groups and areas seeing declines in killings, the increases were the highest among Black children a...

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New pediatrics growth charts better reflect severe obesity

Author:: Samantha Lande

Publish date: December 16, 2022

The update accounts for the rising number of youth with the most serious weight problems, according to the CDC.

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Youths have strong opinions on language about body weight

Author:: Samantha Lande

Publish date: December 6, 2022

The language we use around this sensitive topic is important, as youths are acutely aware that words have a direct impact on their mental health.

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The clitoris steps into the spotlight with major scientific discovery

Author:: Samantha Lande

Publish date: November 11, 2022

“I ask all of my patients about clitoral pain, and it is often the first time they have ever been asked about this.”