Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Does COVID-19 cause type 1 diabetes in children? Time will tell
Norwegian study finds association of SARS-CoV-2 with type 1 diabetes if diagnosed over 30 days after infection, while Scottish study finds no such...
Commentary
The bionic pancreas triumphs in pivotal trial
When it comes to closed-loops systems for insulin delivery for type 1 diabetes, easier might be better. A new report on such a “bionic pancreas”...
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Gender-affirming mastectomy boosts image and quality of life in gender-diverse youth
This dysphoria can have a range of negative physical and emotional consequences, such as avoidance of exercise and sports, harmful chest-binding...
Conference Coverage
Could exercise improve bone health in youth with type 1 diabetes?
“This study suggests that bone-loading physical activity can substantially improve skeletal health in children with” type 1 diabetes.
From the Journals
Children born from frozen embryos may have increased cancer risk
The results, however, “should be interpreted cautiously,” the authors noted, given the low number of cancer cases reported among children born...
Guidelines
WPATH removes age limits from transgender treatment guidelines
Depending on interpretation, the latest version of the WPATH standards of care for transgender youth could be seen to have abandoned age limits on...
Feature
Two states aim to curb diet pill sales to minors
California and New York are on the cusp of going further than the FDA in restricting the sale of nonprescription diet pills to minors as...
Livin' on the MDedge
‘Dr. Caveman’ had a leg up on amputation
Plus: Walking your way to a quieter baby, lending a nose to Parkinson’s research, and identifying the office flirts.
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Weight gain during pregnancy may play role in child ADHD risk
Obesity, excessive weight gain jointly increased offspring ADHD risk in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes, researchers say.
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Candy, desserts: A ‘gateway’ to unhealthy eating among teens
Over the past 30 years, there’s been a steady increase in consumption of ultra-processed foods worldwide, coupled with mounting evidence that...
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Mother’s fat metabolism in early pregnancy linked to baby’s weight
“This study provides evidence of distinct patterns of fetal abdominal growth and placental transfer and how they relate to longer term health.”