Contemporary Pediatrics eConsult

October 4, 2012

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Pacifiers impair social responses in boys

Baby boys who use pacifiers fail to mimic the facial expressions of adults and other children, which in turn impairs learning social and emotional responses to other human beings, according to research that explored the relationship between pacifier use and emotional development in children. » More

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Why are inner-city babies more prone to asthma?

Babies born into low-income, urban environments develop wheezing illnesses and asthma more often than suburban infants, and these findings have prompted research to identify the viral pathogens that lead to asthma or indicate predisposition to the disease. » More

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Antibiotics can trigger onset of IBD in kids

Antianaerobic antibiotics commonly used to treat infections in children have been linked to the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in this population, with the highest risk for children aged younger than 1 year. » More

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Wide gap between PCP, specialist career pay

Lifetime earnings for primary care physicians (PCPs) fall well below the career incomes of specialists, which makes attracting medical students to primary care a difficult sell, according to a national study. » More

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