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Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
drugs
December 25, 2019
Childhood obesity may be linked to changes in brain structure that might result in impulsive kids who struggle with problem-solving, a new study reports.
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Off-Label Ordering of Systemic Drugs Up for Children
drugs
September 18, 2019
The rate of off-label ordering of systemic drugs has increased for children, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in Pediatrics.
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Prenatal, Postnatal Exposures Tied to Blood Pressure in Children
drugs
September 18, 2019
Prenatal and postnatal exposure to chemicals, environment, and meteorological factors may impact blood pressure (BP) in children, according to a study published in the issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Treatment approved for young children with severe eosinophilic asthma
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
September 17, 2019
Nucala is the first biologic approved in the US for six- to 11-year-old children with severe eosinophilic asthma by the FDA.
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As-Needed Inhaler Use an Option for Children With Mild Asthma
drugs
August 26, 2019
Children with mild asthma can use inhalers as needed, according to a study published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
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Tuberculosis Rates for U.S. Children Are Low and Declining
drugs
August 23, 2019
Overall tuberculosis rates are low among children and adolescents and are declining steadily, according to a study published online in The Lancet Public Health.
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Could Fluoride Be Bad for Your Baby During Pregnancy?
drugs
August 20, 2019
Fluoride exposure from drinking water during pregnancy could be making children less intelligent, a new Canadian study argues.
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Antipsychotic Rx Patterns in Children With ADHD Concerning
drugs
August 16, 2019
While the number of young people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are treated with antipsychotic drugs is low...
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Scientists Uncover More Autism Genes
drugs
August 14, 2019
In a finding that underscores the major role genetics plays in autism risk, researchers report they have identified 16 new genes linked to the developmental disorder.
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No Evidence for Benefits of Opioids After Pediatric Tonsillectomy
drugs
August 12, 2019
For children undergoing tonsillectomy, having perioperative opioid fills is not associated with return visits for pain or dehydration, according to a study published online in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.