Pediatrics
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Early puberty cases among girls surged during pandemic
Doctors have tied the current uptick to the stress of the pandemic and lockdowns, including reduced physical activity and increased consumption of...
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Cannabis exposure in pregnancy linked with childhood obesity
“This finding may suggest that fetal exposure to cannabis contributes to higher fasting glucose levels via a direct effect on the pancreatic beta-...
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Monitor children’s thyroids after iodine exposure for imaging, FDA says
Neonates and those with underlying conditions are at greatest risk of adverse effects from iodinated contrast media, the agency says.
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Food insecurity linked to metabolic syndrome in Hispanic/Latino youth
Youth in the lowest food security category had significantly lower HDL-C compared with youth with high food security.
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What is the psychological impact of type 1 diabetes?
“There’s a greater risk for depression, because life with diabetes can really be trying,” said Dr. Nadine Hoffmeister.
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Debate heats up on how best to treat gender-questioning kids
Debate is intensifying about how best to treat gender dysphoria, with further restrictions on hormone treatment use in the under 18s in some U.S....
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‘Striking’ differences in BP when wrong cuff size is used
A new trial bolsters the case for avoiding a one-cuff-size-fits-all approach to measuring blood pressure and for improving patient access to a...
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Phthalate exposure via maternal and cord blood affects infant outcomes
Prenatal exposure to phthalates was inversely associated with head circumference in male and female infants.
From the Journals
Is a blood test for type 1 diabetes in kids worth the cost?
A new study from Germany estimates the potential costs involved in blood tests for type 1 diabetes in early childhood, but that’s only one part of...
Commentary
Growth hormone therapy for certain children may help them reach their potential
When should parents consider growth hormone therapy? In what cases is it warranted for children? Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley discusses the need for...
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PCOS common in adolescent girls with type 2 diabetes
A new study puts prevalence as high as 20% in this group. Authors suggest screening may be critical to prevent physical and psychological...