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Breaking the itch-scratch cycle with mindfulness
Mindful breathing can help interrupt the itch-scratch cycle and relieve pain, stress, and distress often experienced by children, teens, and...
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Treating deadly disease in utero called ‘revolutionary’ advance
The patient in the new report received six prenatal enzyme-replacement therapy treatments.
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U.K. doctor found guilty of trying to conceal cause of child’s death
“Whilst the failings may not have changed the tragic outcome of Patient A’s death, her parents were seeking answers to what happened and were...
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Have you heard the one about the emergency dept. that called 911?
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Medicaid coverage of HPV vaccine in adults: Implications in dermatology
Widespread coverage should encourage dermatologists to identify patients at risk for HPV and recommend vaccination.
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Is opioid abuse leading to pediatric head trauma?
Children and teens in rural Appalachia who live with parents who abuse opioids are more likely to experience family conflict, mental health...
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Physicians react: Climate change and other social issues
Around half of physicians rated climate change among their five most important issues, according to results of a Medscape survey.
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The danger when doctors don’t get mental health help
“There is a real fear for physicians when it comes to getting mental health care.”
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Med students dismayed that residency match process won’t change
Many publicly stated that they believed the change could reduce stress.
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Lego introduces first character with vitiligo
In May 2022, Mattel released a Ken doll with vitiligo after a Barbie with vitiligo was released in 2020.
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Pediatric celiac disease incidence varies across U.S., Europe
“From a policy standpoint, this informs future screening practices and supports efforts toward mass screening, at least in some areas.”