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Use of Sunlight to Treat Dyshidrotic Eczema
from ArchDerm - 01 May 13

Dyshidrotic eczema is a common complaint. It is very often chronic with recurrences. Although no direct cause of the condition has been identified, immunologic reactions are suggested as a symptom-generating mechanism.

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Ustekinumab Therapy for Severe Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis With Arthritis
from ArchDerm - 01 May 13

Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis (IGDA) is a rare disease that was first described by Ackerman in 1993. Fewer than 70 cases have been reported in the literature, and specific therapies are not available. We report here a case of severe recalcitrant IGDA that was successfully treated with ustekinumab.

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Targeting Schools For Smoking Prevention
from MNTpaeds - 30 Apr 13

Smoking prevention in schools reduces the number of young people who will later become smokers, according to a new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. For young people who have never smoked, these programmes appear to be effective at least one year after implementation...

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Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation May Benefit Some Patients With Complicated Childhood Polycystic Kidney Disease
from MNTpaeds - 30 Apr 13

A collaborative team of physician-scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Research Institute has developed a new evidence-based, clinical algorithm to help physicians treat complex patients with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). Their invited manuscript, written by Grzegorz Telega, M.D...

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Home Births - AAP Issues Guidelines
from MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

As the rate of home births continues to rise in the U.S., the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new policy statement published in the journal Pediatrics, titled "Planned Home Birth", which includes a number of new recommendations for the care of children born at home...

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Vulnerable Spot On Respiratory Syncytial Virus Protein Could Lead To Vaccine
from MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

An atomic-level snapshot of a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) protein bound to a human antibody represents a leap toward developing a vaccine for a common - and sometimes very serious - childhood disease...

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Childhood Metabolic Disorders Predict Hardening Of The Arterial Walls
from MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

Metabolic disorders, such as excess abdominal fat, raised blood pressure, higher levels of insulin, glucose and triglycerides and lower levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol can be found in children as young as 6 to 8 years of age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland...

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Research Shows Early Dialogue Between Parents And Children Most Effective In Deterring Teen Tobacco, Alcohol Use
from MNTpaeds - 28 Apr 13

Early, substantive dialogue between parents and their grade-school age children about the ills of tobacco and alcohol use can be more powerful in shaping teen behavior than advertising, marketing or peer pressure, a University of Texas at Arlington marketing researcher has shown...

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23% Of Teens Admit Driving Under The Influence
from MNTpaeds - 28 Apr 13

Nearly on in every four American teenagers drives under the influence, according to a study (survey) published by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). The authors added that many teens who were surveyed believe driving under the influence does not affect their safety...

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Identifying Risk Factors For Potentially Prolonged Recoveries From Concussion
from MNTpaeds - 27 Apr 13

Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous theories as to what might predict a longer recovery time, there is no definitive answer as to why it takes some children longer to recover...

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Childhood Meningitis Associated With Lower Levels Of Educational Achievement, Financial Self-Sufficiency In Adulthood
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

In a study that included nearly 3,000 adults from Denmark, a diagnosis of meningococcal, pneumococcal, or Haemophilus influenzae meningitis in childhood was associated with lower educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency in adult life, according to a study in the April 24 issue of JAMA...

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Study Examines Trends In Firearm Injuries Among Children And Adolescents
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

"Given recent firearm-related fatalities combined with declining gun research funding, it is important to monitor firearm injuries in youths. Injury death rates are available but provide an incomplete picture of these potentially preventable injuries," writes Angela Sauaia, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Colorado School of Public Health, Denver and colleagues...

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More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead To Longer Recovery Time
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

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Children Who Eat Same Food As Parents Eat Healthiest, Study Shows
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Young children who eat the same meals as their parents are far more likely to have healthier diets than those who eat different foods, according to research. Children who rarely or never eat the same food as their parents had the poorest diets, compared with children who do...

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Most Children Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplant Readmitted To Hospital Within Six Months
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Nearly two-thirds of children receiving stem cell transplants returned to the hospital within six months for treatment of unexplained fevers, infections or other problems, according to a study performed at Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Boston. Children who received donor cells were twice as likely to be readmitted as children who received their own stem cells...

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A Newborn's Placenta Can Predict Risk For Autism
from MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

Examining a newborn's placenta for abnormalities can identify the child's risk for autism, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine...

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Survey Finds Teen Misuse And Abuse Of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent Since 2008
from MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

New, nationally projectable survey results released by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and MetLife Foundation confirmed that one in four teens has misused or abused a prescription (Rx) drug at least once in their lifetime - a 33 percent increase over the past five years. The Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) also found troubling data on teen misuse or abuse of prescription stimulants...

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The Importance Of Physical Activity In Childhood
from MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

Researchers have discovered that participation in physical activity of at least moderate intensity is more critical to childhood cardiometabolic health than overall sedentary time. However, when evaluating the risk of cardiovascular disease, screen time appears to be worse than overall sedentary time...

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GPs Should Redouble Efforts On MMR Initiative, Says Unite, UK
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

GPs across the UK should target the parents of children who they think have not received the MMR immunisations, Unite, the largest union in the country, has urged. Unite, which embraces the Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association, said that there needs to be a public awareness programme that informs parents - and not scares them...

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Promising New Therapeutic Approach To Lazy Eye Disorder
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

A research team led by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has used the popular puzzle video game Tetris in an innovative approach to treat adult amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye"...

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The Effectiveness Of International Child Sponsorship
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

Child sponsorship is a leading form of direct aid from households in wealthy countries to children in developing countries, with approximately 3.39 billion dollars spent to sponsor 9.14 million children internationally...

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Asthma Care Deteriorates After Age 18
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

It is widely accepted that medical insurance helps older adults with chronic health problems to receive better care...

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Women Who Give Birth As Teenagers More Likely To Become Overweight Or Obese Later In Life
from MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

A new study debunks the myth that younger moms are more likely to "bounce back" after having a baby - teenage pregnancy actually makes women more likely to become obese. Women who give birth as teens are significantly more likely to be overweight or obese later in life than women who were not teen moms, University of Michigan Health System researchers found...

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Very Young Kids Being Given Cough Medicines They Should Not Receive
from MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

Forty percent of parents are still giving children under the age of 4 cough medications they should not receive, according to a University of Michigan poll. Despite doctors' advice, many parents still turn to OTC (over-the-counter) cough medicines for their very young kids...

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Understanding The Brain Of A Teenager
from MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

Teenagers are more likely to try out illegal substances than adults or children, they are also more likely to drive recklessly and have unprotected sex. Put simply - teenagers, compared to other age groups are greater risk takers. However, research has demonstrated that teenagers have the ability and the knowledge to make competent judgments regarding risks, just like adults...

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Use of Sunlight to Treat Dyshidrotic Eczemafrom ArchDerm - 01 May 13

Ustekinumab Therapy for Severe Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis With Arthritisfrom ArchDerm - 01 May 13

Targeting Schools For Smoking Preventionfrom MNTpaeds - 30 Apr 13

Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation May Benefit Some Patients With Complicated Childhood Polycystic Kidney Diseasefrom MNTpaeds - 30 Apr 13

Home Births - AAP Issues Guidelinesfrom MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

Vulnerable Spot On Respiratory Syncytial Virus Protein Could Lead To Vaccinefrom MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

Childhood Metabolic Disorders Predict Hardening Of The Arterial Wallsfrom MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

Research Shows Early Dialogue Between Parents And Children Most Effective In Deterring Teen Tobacco, Alcohol Usefrom MNTpaeds - 28 Apr 13

23% Of Teens Admit Driving Under The Influencefrom MNTpaeds - 28 Apr 13

Identifying Risk Factors For Potentially Prolonged Recoveries From Concussionfrom MNTpaeds - 27 Apr 13

Childhood Meningitis Associated With Lower Levels Of Educational Achievement, Financial Self-Sufficiency In Adulthoodfrom MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Study Examines Trends In Firearm Injuries Among Children And Adolescentsfrom MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead To Longer Recovery Timefrom MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Children Who Eat Same Food As Parents Eat Healthiest, Study Showsfrom MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Most Children Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplant Readmitted To Hospital Within Six Monthsfrom MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

A Newborn's Placenta Can Predict Risk For Autismfrom MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

Survey Finds Teen Misuse And Abuse Of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent Since 2008from MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

The Importance Of Physical Activity In Childhoodfrom MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

GPs Should Redouble Efforts On MMR Initiative, Says Unite, UKfrom MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

Promising New Therapeutic Approach To Lazy Eye Disorderfrom MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

The Effectiveness Of International Child Sponsorshipfrom MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

Asthma Care Deteriorates After Age 18from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

Women Who Give Birth As Teenagers More Likely To Become Overweight Or Obese Later In Lifefrom MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

Very Young Kids Being Given Cough Medicines They Should Not Receivefrom MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

Understanding The Brain Of A Teenagerfrom MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

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Use of Sunlight to Treat Dyshidrotic Eczema
from ArchDerm - 01 May 13

Ustekinumab Therapy for Severe Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis With Arthritis
from ArchDerm - 01 May 13

Targeting Schools For Smoking Prevention
from MNTpaeds - 30 Apr 13

Combined Liver-Kidney Transplantation May Benefit Some Patients With Complicated Childhood Polycystic Kidney Disease
from MNTpaeds - 30 Apr 13

Home Births - AAP Issues Guidelines
from MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

Vulnerable Spot On Respiratory Syncytial Virus Protein Could Lead To Vaccine
from MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

Childhood Metabolic Disorders Predict Hardening Of The Arterial Walls
from MNTpaeds - 29 Apr 13

Research Shows Early Dialogue Between Parents And Children Most Effective In Deterring Teen Tobacco, Alcohol Use
from MNTpaeds - 28 Apr 13

23% Of Teens Admit Driving Under The Influence
from MNTpaeds - 28 Apr 13

Identifying Risk Factors For Potentially Prolonged Recoveries From Concussion
from MNTpaeds - 27 Apr 13

Childhood Meningitis Associated With Lower Levels Of Educational Achievement, Financial Self-Sufficiency In Adulthood
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Study Examines Trends In Firearm Injuries Among Children And Adolescents
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead To Longer Recovery Time
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Children Who Eat Same Food As Parents Eat Healthiest, Study Shows
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

Most Children Who Undergo Stem Cell Transplant Readmitted To Hospital Within Six Months
from MNTpaeds - 26 Apr 13

A Newborn's Placenta Can Predict Risk For Autism
from MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

Survey Finds Teen Misuse And Abuse Of Prescription Drugs Up 33 Percent Since 2008
from MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

The Importance Of Physical Activity In Childhood
from MNTpaeds - 25 Apr 13

GPs Should Redouble Efforts On MMR Initiative, Says Unite, UK
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

Promising New Therapeutic Approach To Lazy Eye Disorder
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

The Effectiveness Of International Child Sponsorship
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

Asthma Care Deteriorates After Age 18
from MNTpaeds - 24 Apr 13

Women Who Give Birth As Teenagers More Likely To Become Overweight Or Obese Later In Life
from MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

Very Young Kids Being Given Cough Medicines They Should Not Receive
from MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13

Understanding The Brain Of A Teenager
from MNTpaeds - 23 Apr 13