NEW RESEARCH

Girls see need for safe sex even after HPV vaccination

Adolescent girls believe that they are at less risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection after receiving their first HPV vaccination but also overwhelmingly believe in the need for continued safe sex behavior. One-fourth, however, perceive themselves to be at a lower risk for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after their first HPV vaccination. Find out why health care providers must talk to girls and their mothers about the limitations of HPV vaccine efficacy and the lack of protection from other STIs. » More

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CDC panel advises lower threshold for toxic lead exposure in children

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel is calling for a lower threshold for toxic lead exposure in children, which could more than double the number of children requiring care. Learn the reasons for this “historic” decision and how it could affect your practice. » More

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NEW RESEARCH

Sooner is better than later for pediatric cochlear implants

Bilateral cochlear implants placed early and simultaneously have the greatest effect on speech development in children with prelingual hearing loss. Learn how early identification, early implantation, and using oral and auditory communication therapies can lead to the best outcomes for language skills in these children and adolescents. » More

Healthy diet may help children with ADHD

A new literature review suggests that a simple, healthy diet low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables, and fiber may be a useful alternative or complementary therapy for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Find out what foods may be beneficial for your patients and what foods they should avoid. » More

Corrective lenses, patching improves acuity in hard-to-treat amblyopia

Amblyopia is the most common cause of visual impairment in children and adults. Myopic anisometropic amblyopia, a subtype of amblyopia perceived as difficult to treat, usually is managed by balancing the myopic eye optically and cosmetically and forgoing further treatment. Now new research shows that in these cases, refractive correction in combination with patching can improve visual acuity over refractive correction alone. » More

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