Drugs failing to control type 2 diabetes in children

Oral drug therapies used to treat type 2 diabetes in children and teens who are overweight are not controlling this metabolic disease effectively, says new research. Will adding lifestyle interventions help more than drug therapy alone? » More

More Accurately Diagnose and Treat Pediatric MSK Conditions

AAP provides vital education that can increase your skill and confidence via its pediatric musculoskeletal medicine online course series. Courses qualify for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). http://bit.ly/mskseries

Codeine after tonsillectomy can be fatal for kids

Giving codeine or other opiates after tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome can have fatal or life-threatening consequences for young children, 3 case reports suggest. Why are certain children particularly susceptible to severe complications? » More

Synthetic drugs raise risk of depression

Adolescents who admit to using the recreational drugs “speed” and “ecstasy” are at risk for signs of depression a year later, research from Canada suggests. How does the risk for depression in these teens compare with peers who are nonusers? » More

Victims of bullying more likely to self-harm

Children who are bullied by their peers when they are younger are up to 3 times more likely to harm themselves in adolescence. A new study has found several indicators that clinicians can use to help identify young patients most at risk for self-harm. » More

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