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Low butyrylcholinesterase: A possible biomarker of SIDS risk?
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- Diana Swift
The problem with using these data prematurely is that it will unnecessarily alarm parents that their baby will die, and, to make it worse, be...
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Relugolix combo eases a long-neglected fibroid symptom: Pain
- Author:
- Diana Swift
New combination therapy markedly decreased both menstrual and nonmenstrual fibroid pain, as well as heavy bleeding and other symptoms of...
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Vegetarian diet as good for children, with slight risk of underweight
- Author:
- Diana Swift
In a secondary study outcome, cow’s milk consumption was associated with higher serum lipid levels for both diets.
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Hypocaloric diet controls joint activity in psoriatic arthritis – regardless of weight loss
- Author:
- Diana Swift
A hypocaloric diet in patients with psoriatic arthritis improved disease activity and body composition.
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Postpartum HCV treatment rare in infected mothers with opioid use disorder
- Author:
- Diana Swift
While HCV screening and diagnosis rates varied across states, postpartum follow-up rates were universally low.
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Pandemic showed pediatric centers are key to aiding victims of intimate partner violence
- Author:
- Diana Swift
”Programming for survivors (including patients, family members, and staff) of intimate partner violence is critical in the pediatric hospital...
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Azithromycin doesn’t prevent recurrent wheezing after acute infant RSV
- Author:
- Diana Swift
Antibiotics are frequently given to patients with RSV bronchiolitis, although this practice is not supported by AAP guidelines.
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Genetic mutation tied to moms’ perception of inadequate milk supply
- Author:
- Diana Swift
“[This study] provides compelling evidence that insufficient milk supply is very common and supports the urgent need to identify the risk factors...
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AAP approves CDC’s child/adolescent vax schedule for 2022
- Author:
- Diana Swift
A new vaccine has been added to the schedule.
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ACIP issues adult vaccination schedule 2022
- Author:
- Diana Swift
“Providers should administer all due and overdue vaccines according to the routine immunization schedule during the same visit.”
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Substantial numbers of U.S. youth report vaping cannabis
- Author:
- Diana Swift
“It is important for pediatricians to realize that dual use of cannabis and nicotine vaping, and exclusive use of cannabis vaping, are not...
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New CDC webpage aims to reduce maternal deaths
- Author:
- Diana Swift
The success of the Hear Her campaign will rely on an environment of trust, and it is important for obstetric care providers to build trust with...
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Presence of autoantibodies most predictive of long COVID in study
- Author:
- Diana Swift
Whether a patient receives therapies controlling hyperinflammation in the acute stage of COVID may influence whether a patient experiences long...
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Alternative birthing practices tied to neonatal infection risk
- Author:
- Diana Swift
When women inquire about alternative practices, physicians need to strike a diplomatic balance between respecting women’s wishes and the benefits...
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Health issues in women midlife linked with health decline at 65
- Author:
- Diana Swift
Quality of life measure score could identify targetable risk factors for modification.