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Some newborns are testing falsely positive for marijuana exposure, which can lead to erroneous allegations of child abuse, researchers from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, report. What commonly used products can skew test results like this? » More |
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Findings of a new study suggest that the current schedule of acellular pertussis vaccination is not sufficient to prevent outbreaks of the disease. The rate of vaccine failure rose as the interval from the last dose increased. Should earlier or more frequent booster doses be recommended? » More |
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The prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes has increased substantially among American children over the past decade, new research says. » More |
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Teenagers and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are more likely to relapse and less likely to survive than younger children with the disease, according to a preliminary study. What is responsible for the lower survival rates? » More |
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Wearing progressive-addition lenses (PALs)—otherwise known as no-line bifocals—seems to slow the progression of nearsightedness in elementary school-aged children, but do they do so well enough to make progressive lenses the clinical standard for children with myopia? » More |
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A pilot trial of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in children with autistic disorder has demonstrated reduced irritability with minimal adverse effects. Can NAC improve other symptoms as well? » More |
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