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July 8, 2011
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Early metformin decreases PCOS in
at-risk girls
Metformin beginning at the age of 8 years in girls at risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more effective than a later start, Spanish investigators report. Read full article.
Hospitalization not necessary for most kids with minor head injuries
Children with minor blunt head trauma generally don't need to be kept for observation after their first computed tomography (CT) scan comes back negative, suggests a new study. Read full article.

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Youth with type 1 diabetes show early signs of atherosclerosis

Young people with type 1 diabetes have thicker and stiffer carotid arteries that indicate atherosclerosis, a risk factor for heart attack and stroke in adults, data from a recent study indicate. Read full article.
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ACIP recommends meningococcal vaccine for high-risk infants

Children as young as 9 months who are at high risk for invasive meningococcal disease should receive quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine, according to a new recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read full article.

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Antipsychotic drugs may affect children's adiposity and insulin sensitivity

Aripiprazole, olanzapine, and risperidone appear to increase body fat and change insulin sensitivity in children being treated for disruptive behavior disorders, according to new research presented at the meeting of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego. Read full article.

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Preschoolers sleep better without television at bedtime

Preschool-aged children who watched violent daytime television programming or any television before bedtime often couldn't sleep at night, and their sleep problems increased with each additional hour of nighttime media viewing. Read full article.

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