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USPSTF update: Screen young asymptomatic women for chlamydia and gonorrhea

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Diana Swift
Publish date: September 14, 2021

The USPSTF panel found that, compared with no screening, chlamydia screening was significantly associated with a reduced risk of pelvic...

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COVID-19 linked to baby bust in high-income countries

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: September 2, 2021

Researchers found a significant COVID-19-related decline in crude birth rates in 7 of 22 high-income countries.

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Office-based pediatricians unprepared for emergencies

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: September 1, 2021

Simulation study found score of 57% for adherence to recommended emergency policies and protocols.

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Ultraprocessed foods comprise most of the calories for youths

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: August 10, 2021

Disparities by race and ethnicity showed even higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods over past 20 years by Black and Hispanic youth.

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Global youth depression and anxiety doubled during pandemic

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: August 9, 2021

Meta-analysis indicates that more mental health resources must be allocated to cope with the aftermath of COVID-19.

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Long COVID symptoms rare but real in some kids

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: August 5, 2021

App-based U.K. study confirmed most kids have mild symptoms and recover quickly but found a few have symptoms persisting beyond 4 weeks.

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More post–COVID-19 GI symptoms: Malnutrition, weight loss

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: July 22, 2021

The study was prompted by clinical observations during follow-up of difficulty regaining weight and other concerns.

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Sickle cell disease, trait may up risk for poor COVID outcomes

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: July 21, 2021

Even those who carry just one copy of the sickle cell gene – the carrier status for sickle cell disease – appeared to be at heightened risk.

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More post–COVID-19 GI symptoms: Malnutrition, weight loss

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: July 16, 2021

The study was prompted by clinical observations during follow-up of difficulty regaining weight and other concerns.

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U.S., international MIS-C studies yield disparate results

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: June 18, 2021

The two real-world observational studies were published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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U.S. News releases Best Children’s Hospitals list, with changes

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: June 15, 2021

“These rankings can provide an opportunity for some benchmarking, to see what other institutions are doing and how they’re able to deliver care...

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Skip routine probiotics for preemies, AAP says

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: May 25, 2021

The data on their safety and efficacy are inconsistent and the supplements are not subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Pediatric bronchiolitis: Less is more

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: April 27, 2021

With bronchiolitis still the poster disease for low-value interventions, it’s time to retire widely used but ineffective therapies and focus on...

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THC persists in breast milk 6 weeks after quitting cannabis

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: March 23, 2021

Detectable levels of THC suggest any use is of concern and no safety thresholds have been established.

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How do you run a hospital with no running water?

Author:
Diana Swift
Publish date: February 22, 2021

Although the main hospital had a reserve supply of potable water, a supply of water for laundry, cooking, and cleaning was another matter.

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