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May 24, 2012 |
TODAY’S HEADLINES
Treatment of children in the emergency department (ED) varies according to medical insurance status, new findings indicate. Could the amount of ED use for children with or without private insurance explain the differences? » More |
AN ONLINE EXCLUSIVE!
So You Want to Be a Camp Doctor? Everything You Need to Know About Medically Supervised Summer Camps by Aarti Raheja, MD, medical director of Camp Bold Eagle, the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan’s camp for children with bleeding disorders, and Gary L. Freed, MD, director, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, and editorial board member of Contemporary Pediatrics.
Our exclusive online feature discusses the advantages of dedicated summer camps for children with chronic medical conditions and the many opportunities for personal and professional development that are open to you as a member of the medical staff.
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A good number of US adolescents are already at risk for cardiovascular disease. According to new data, which risk factors should clinicians have to watch most carefully? » More
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Children born postterm are at increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral and emotional problems in early childhood, according to a study from the Netherlands. What could explain these problems? » More
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Low concentrations of intestinal microbiota could lead to obesity in children, a new study suggests. What dietary deficiency is associated with decreased colonization rates of these bacteria?
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The number of emergency department (ED) visits by US children aged younger than 18 years for battery-related accidents more than doubled from 1990 to 2009. What’s driving the rise in these power cell-related emergencies? » More |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced its recommended upper limit for blood lead levels in young children by half. What are the implications of the revised recommendations for clinical practice? » More |
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