Community-associated MRSA on rise among kids

Although the incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in adults is declining, data from population-based surveillance shows no such downturn among children. » More

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Peanut butter protects against breast disease

Preadolescent and adolescent girls who frequently eat peanut butter or peanuts may lower their risk for benign breast disease (BBD) as young women by about 39%. » More

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VIDEO: Children's oral health

Alarming rates of pediatric dental caries and spotty access to dental professionals are driving basic dental care into the pediatrician's domain. Contemporary Pediatrics spoke with David M. Krol, MD, MPH, FAAP, of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, about the pediatrician's role in oral health care for children.
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Sports-related traumatic brain injuries soaring

The number of emergency department (ED) visits for sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI) rose astronomically in the past decade, but the percentage of children admitted to the hospital from the ED with sports-related TBI did not, and the severity of the injuries seems to be decreasing. » More

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OTC pain meds as good as Rxs after tonsillectomy

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are just as effective as prescription pain medications for post-tonsillectomy pain, say researchers from Henry Ford Hospital. » More

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BBD and cancer risk rises among girls who drink

Pediatricians trust OTC medications for kids

Deciding whether to use CT scan with trauma

MRSA infections in kids peak during summer

FDA warns about codeine for kids' postop pain

Not all concussions are created equal

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