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December 19, 2013

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Is measles elimination threatened?

On the 50th anniversary of an effective vaccine, experts are revisiting measles eradication in the United States. » More

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Oxytocin helps social dysfunction in kids with ASD

A single intranasal spray of the naturally occurring hormone oxytocin improves function in areas of the brain associated with social interaction in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a new study. » More

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VIDEO: Kangaroo care beyond the NICU

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We caught up with Jae H. Kim, MD, PhD, associate clinical professor of pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, via a Google Hangout, for key takeaways from his neonatal presentation at AAP 2013 in Orlando. He discussed the clinical benefits of Mom and infant's first skin-to-skin contact during the "golden hour" following birth and keeping stable newborns with their mothers—plus the role that community-based pediatricians can play in promoting these practices that have been christened by the World Health Organization as Kangaroo Mother Care. » More with video

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Narrow versus broad antibiotics for pneumonia

Although little difference exists in outcomes between broad-spectrum and narrow-spectrum antibiotics for children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), narrow-spectrum agents are associated with a shorter hospital stay, according to a recent study, and, not incidentally, help to minimize the problem of antibiotic resistance. » More

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Raise awareness of clinical trials for kids

Although almost one-half of parents say they would let their children participate in clinical trials, only about 5% of children actually do so, according to a recent survey. » More

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