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Pediatric questionnaire sorts out psychosocial effects of skin conditions
A new screening tool is being developed to evaluate psychosocial stress related to birthmarks, skin diseases, and conditions affecting...
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Combined OCs remain a good choice for teen acne
MINNEAPOLIS – Whether a young female patient has a refractory flare of inflammatory acne, or has a condition that can predispose to androgen...
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Candida auris in Venezuela outbreak is triazole-resistant, opportunistic
Key clinical point: Isolates in an outbreak of nosocomially acquired Candida auris were fluconazole-resistant. Major finding: All C. auris...
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Tofacitinib clears pediatric alopecia areata in small study
Key clinical point: The JAK inhibitor tofacitinib resolved alopecia areata in 68% of pediatric patients. Major finding: Among the responders, the...
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Extended pneumococcal vaccination schedule boosts early immunity for preemies
Key clinical point: More widely-spaced pneumococcal vaccinations boosted early immunity but reduced the effectiveness of a 12-month booster in...
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Clindamycin Confers No Extra Benefit for Kids With SSSS
Key clinical point: Clindamycin did not benefit hospitalized children with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS).
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Clindamycin confers no extra benefit for kids with SSSS
MINNEAPOLIS – A large single-site case review found that most pediatric patients with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) had a classic...
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Possible Downside to Cloth Diapers: Bullous Diaper Dermatitis
Key clinical point: A distinct, vesiculobullous form of diaper dermatitis may be associated with cloth diaper use in toddlers. Major finding:...
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Possible downside to cloth diapers: bullous diaper dermatitis
Key clinical point: A distinct, vesiculobullous form of diaper dermatitis may be associated with cloth diaper use in toddlers. Major finding:...
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NIH launches trial of Zika vaccine candidate
The phase I clinical trial began on Aug. 2 and will evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational DNA vaccine for Zika virus. If...
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Sublingual cyclobenzaprine may be effective, safe for military-related PTSD
Key clinical point: Sublingual cyclobenzaprine improved sleep and reduced hyperarousal symptoms in military-related PTSD.
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Motivational interviewing for HPV vaccination well accepted by doctors
Nine months after motivational interviewing training, 72% of providers were still using the technique in HPV vaccine counseling.
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Gestational Diabetes Ups Risk for Infantile Hemangioma
Key clinical point: Gestational diabetes and other maternal factors may increase the risk for infantile hemangioma. Major finding: Infants born to...