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May 20, 2011
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Two doses of mumps MMR vaccine better than one
A recent outbreak of mumps in Canada underscores the importance of getting the recommended two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, researchers reported Monday. Read full article.
Most newborns with ischemic stroke are free of seizures later
Neonates with arterial ischemic stroke are at higher risk for at least one seizure in the coming months, but probably not high enough to warrant prolonged prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy. Read full article.

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Vitamin D-deficient newborns more susceptible to respiratory infections

Neonates who are vitamin D-deficient at birth may have increased risk of developing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) during their first year of life, according to a study in Pediatrics. Read full article.
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AAP disagrees with Florida bill restricting questions about firearms

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Florida Pediatric Society are expressing serious concerns over a new bill that limits the ability of physicians to ask counseling questions about guns in patients' homes without facing sanctions. Read full article.

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Bottle feeding beyond infancy poses risk of obesity by age 5

Parents who continue to bottle feed their infants past the first birthday are encouraging behaviors that may contribute to obesity by the time their children enter kindergarten. Read full article.

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Adenotonsillectomy improves BP, cardiovascular outcomes in children with sleep apnea

Children who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and who undergo adenotonsillectomy may improve their 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure parameters and left ventricular hypertrophy within 24 months after surgery. Read full article.

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