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Newborns Fed Breast Milk Exclusively in Hospital Had Lower Asthma Risk

It's an important time for developing a successful breastfeeding trajectory, researcher says

Sep 30, 2024
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Shared Reading Should Start in Infancy, AAP Says

Pediatricians should emphasize to parents the importance of reading aloud early in life

Sep 30, 2024
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Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission

Faced higher odds of readmission for traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, maltreatment

Sep 24, 2024
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Opinion
Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

Sep 03, 2024
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Preschoolers' Tablet Time Linked to Increase in Anger Outbursts

Proneness to anger, frustration then linked to more tablet use, prospective study suggested

Aug 12, 2024
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Opinion
The Postpartum Cliff Doesn't Need to Be So Steep

Extending the standard of care to at least 1 year post-birth can save lives

Aug 08, 2024
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Opinion
How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Pediatric Patients

Educating families can go a long way

Jul 30, 2024
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AAP Releases Recs for Identifying Ankyloglossia and Its Effects on Breastfeeding

Pediatricians concerned about increase in surgical procedures

Jul 29, 2024
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Opinion
Smartphone App Decreased Distracted Driving and Other Noteworthy Studies This Week

This piece is devoted to four exceptional papers in JAMA Network Open

Jul 13, 2024
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Opinion
The Cass Report, Evidence, and Ethical Thinking on Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care

Appropriate care for this population requires access, not restriction

Jul 11, 2024
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Opinion
Why Protecting Black Girls on Social Media Should Be a Public Health Priority

This population faces unique challenges due to the intersection of racism and sexism

Jun 29, 2024
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Adolescent Obesity Tied to Parents' BMI at the Same Age

Moderate association between parental and offspring BMI at age 17

Jun 28, 2024
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Opinion
Even in the Wake of the Rahimi Case, Domestic Violence Still Threatens Our Patients

We need to dispel myths about abuse and better educate physicians on this danger

Jun 27, 2024
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Cardiovascular Risks Established in Childhood Don't Just Go Away

Childhood BMI nearly as important as adult BMI

Jun 25, 2024
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