Pediatrics
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Childhood obesity interventions most effective with mixed approach
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Recommended statin use in young adults greatly expanded under pediatric rules
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Poor diet hampers children’s cardiovascular health
Key clinical point: Poor diet and BMI measures put young children’s cardiovascular health at risk. Major finding: 85.6% of boys and 83.1% of girls...
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Dabigatran response in children’s blood is consistent through age groups
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Pain control with ketorolac appears safe after pediatric heart surgery
Key clinical point: The benefits of postoperative ketorolac outweigh the risks, even in very young children. Major finding: Following heart...
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Psychosocial factors in childhood influence cardiovascular health in adulthood
Key clinical point: Cardiovascular health in adulthood is directly related to favorable psychosocial factors in youth, according to a new metrics...
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Early and late age at menarche linked to higher heart disease risk
Key clinical point: Early and late menarche are associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Major finding: Starting...
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Study ignites concern that e-cigarettes may ‘renormalize’ smoking
Key clinical point: A high percentage of youth using e-cigarettes also are using tobacco, which suggests that e-cigarettes may be “renormalizing”...
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40 states ban e-cigarette sales to minors
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Children with NAFLD and high blood pressure more likely to develop cardiovascular issues
Key clinical point: High blood pressure in children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can significantly increase their chances of developing...