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December 18, 2009
CDC: 15% of Americans have had H1N1 flu
H1N1 has sickened nearly 50 million Americans—which is 1 in 6 people—and killed almost 10,000, mostly children and young adults, a federal health official said in a press briefing. More...
Rome II criteria beneficial for gastrointestinal disorders
Family pediatricians can properly diagnose and manage functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) using the so-called Rome II criteria, according to research published online Dec. 14 in Pediatrics. More...
Physicians aware of choking game; few treat in practice
Nearly two-thirds of physicians surveyed were aware of the choking game, an activity typically played by children and teenagers that has been linked to numerous fatalities in recent years, but a small percentage discussed it with adolescent patients, according to research published online Dec. 14 in Pediatrics. More...
Milk thistle could be useful during leukemia treatment
The use of the herb milk thistle may reduce liver toxicity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia undergoing chemotherapy, according to research published online Dec. 14 in Cancer. More...
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Key Topic Updates
Practice management
Part-time work increasingly common for pediatricians
Patients see benefits of e-mail and web communications—if free
Boost your practice's technology savvy
The 'green' pediatric office
Adolescent health
Internet-addicted teens more likely to harm themselves
Counseling adolescents on contraceptive choices
How to help your patients deal with bullying and dating violence
Transitioning adolescents to adult care and adulthood: Is it time yet?
Ophthalmology
Vision care is lacking for children today
Contact lenses can be a positive option for some kids
Web links: pediatric eye conditions
 
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