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High-risk teens not being tested for HIV

Most sexually active US high school students have not been tested for human immunodeficiency virus, despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other organizations calling for routine testing. Find out why health care providers must play a central role in increasing the number of teens being tested. » More

Response to risperidone for childhood mania is high, but metabolic effects are a concern

New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health found that risperidone as a first-line treatment for childhood mania is more effective than other mood-stabilizing medications. However, be aware that potentially serious metabolic effects associated with this antipsychotic drug are raising concerns about long-term treatment. » More

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Sleep assessment as part of routine care of your patients with diabetes

Could sleep problems help explain why even adherent young patients with type 1 diabetes may have trouble maintaining blood glucose control? A new study suggests that poor sleep not only worsens blood glucose control but also quality of life in youth with diabetes. Perhaps it’s time to include routine sleep assessment in the clinical care of your young patients with type 1 diabetes. » More

Ranitidine use in neonatal intensive care units increases morbidity, mortality

A new prospective study confirms previous suggestions that in very low-birth-weight newborns exposed to treatment with ranitidine for gastric acid suppression, the rate of infections is significantly higher, as are the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, length of hospital stay, and fatal outcome. » More

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