Pediatrics
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Alabama, Oregon, and pediatric asthma
The two states occupy opposite ends of the prevalence scale.
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Pertussis vaccine at birth shows immune response, tolerability
The immunogenicity and safety of a monovalent pertussis vaccine at birth offers a strategy for protecting infants sooner against the disease and...
News
Single-dose influenza drug baloxavir similar to oseltamivir in efficacy
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Community-based therapy improved asthma outcomes in African American teens
A home- and community-based, individualized behavioral treatment significantly improved outcomes in African American teens with poorly controlled...
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Russian Twitter bots and trolls amplify vaccine controversy
Twitter’s “antivaccine content may increase the risks of infection by both computer and biological viruses,” researchers found.
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Nighttime media use threatens teen sleep
Nighttime media use was associated with less sleep, as well as self-reported anxiety and depression, in teens with ADHD.
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Lung ultrasound predicts need for first-dose surfactant in neonates
Administering surfactant within the first 2-3 hours of life is key to reducing bronchopulmonary dysplasia and risk of death.
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French warn of upsurge in pneumococcal meningitis
MALMO, SWEDEN – Culprit is emergence of serotype 24F, not covered by PCV13.
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No increase in autism risk with prenatal Tdap
This study supports the recommendation to vaccinate pregnant women with Tdap to protect infants, who are at highest risk of pertussis.
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Secondhand smoke drives ED visits for teens
Teens exposed to secondhand smoke were approximately 1.50 times more likely than were unexposed peers to report missing school because of poor...