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Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients
The dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation in the fall of 2022 is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over...
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Have you heard of VEXAS syndrome?
The prevalence of this syndrome is unknown, but it is not so rare.
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A single pediatric CT scan raises brain cancer risk
"CT examinations should only be used when necessary, and if they are used, the lowest achievable dose should be applied."
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FDA okays Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring system
The new version has several advantages over the G6, including smaller size, shorter warm-up time, and a 12-hour grace period before expiring.
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‘Clear answer’: ALL study defies conventional wisdom
Research on pediatric blood cancers found that high-dose methotrexate does not help cut the risk for central nervous system relapse.
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Researchers use AI to diagnose infantile hemangioma
"Our study is the first to demonstrate the applicability of AI in the pediatric dermatology population," the authors wrote.
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How your voice could reveal hidden disease
For some of us, when a disease begins or when our mental health declines, our voice changes.
From the Journals
Cold water immersion can have benefits
Immersion in cold water has a major impact on the body.
Commentary
No, you can’t see a different doctor: We need zero tolerance of patient bias
While speech may not constitute violence in the strictest sense of the word, there is growing evidence that it can be physically harmful.
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States cracking down harder on docs who sexually abuse patients
The Federation of State Medical Boards conducted a 2-year review of how medical boards handled cases of sexual misconduct.
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Don’t lift weights – lower them instead
Focusing on the lowering – or the “eccentric” contraction – can lead to a more efficient gym session.