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August 8, 2013

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Exercising 1 hour daily not enough for kids?

Children, particularly boys, may need more than 1 hour per day of physical activity to protect against cardiovascular disease later in life, a recent study finds. » More

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Free toolkit addresses learning disabilities

A free online tool and comprehensive resource guide is now available for pediatric health care practitioners to help with screening, evaluation, classification, and treatment of learning disabilities in children. » More

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Support AAP guidelines with instrument-based vision screening

Improve the standard of care with Spot—an award-winning, automated vision-screening device that can help identify potential vision issues in children as young as six months with results in seconds. Learn more

It’s possible to outgrow obesity

A new study suggests that it is possible for children, particularly boys and those who are not severely obese, to use growth spurts to outgrow obesity without losing weight. » More

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Topical gel makes wound closure pain free

Treating minor lacerations with a topical analgesic gel before gluing them closed makes for pain-free repairs in children, according to a new controlled trial. » More

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