TODAY'S HEADLINES
Contrary to what many practitioners believe, lorazepam is no better than diazepam for pediatric convulsive status epilepticus, according to the results of a new double-blind, randomized trial.
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The editors of Contemporary Pediatrics invite you to submit your original article or review manuscript for publication in our journal. We are currently accepting manuscripts on the following topics:
•Emergency & Critical Care •Infectious Disease/Immunology
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The number of children with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries is growing, largely because more kids are participating in sports, more intensive sports training is beginning at an earlier age, and because of increased awareness and greater imaging ability, according to a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. » More
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Among the most vexing challenges of autism is its very diagnosis. Roberto Fernández Galán, PhD, and colleagues at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, have completed a promising pilot trial that revealed that when scanned using magnetoencephalography (MEG), the brains of children with autism produce more information—even in the absence of external stimuli—than their nonautistic peers. » More with video
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About 1 in every 13 US children aged between 6 and 17 years has used a prescription medication for behavioral or emotional problems within the previous 6 months, according to government survey data. » More
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Spanking of children by their parents is far more common than parents admit, according to a study of real-time audio recordings of parent–child interactions in the home. » More
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