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Today's Headlines
The kindergarteners and first graders at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, saw first hand horrors that many of their parents will never see in their lifetimes, yet experts say that the children will eventually cope with this tragedy and grow up without long-term emotional problems. » More
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Adolescent girls who are frequent smokers are at increased risk for osteoporosis in the lumbar spine and hips as they age, according to new research on the effect of substance use on bone development in teenaged girls. » More
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With the inevitable upswing in toy-related accidents and injuries you'll see over the holidays, how are parents doing choosing appropriate toys for their children?
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The staff of Contemporary Pediatrics extends to you warm wishes for a joyous holiday season.
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Children exposed to ischemic-hypoxic events in utero are at increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially those born prematurely. The findings add to growing evidence that both prenatal and postnatal factors affect children's neurodevelopment. » More
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Babies who are born preterm or small for gestational age are at increased risk for developing esophagitis early in life, according to a recent study of the association between the risk for esophagitis and birth history. » More
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Children who watch TV in their bedrooms are at double the risk for being obese and almost 3 times as likely to develop heart disease and diabetes than children who watch the family set, researchers found when they examined how viewing time affects health in children and adolescents. » More
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NEW! Beginning January 2013
PEDIATRICS V2.0
Pediatrics V2.0 is our new department of monthly articles covering topics that busy pediatricians will find interesting and useful in their daily practices. Written by Andrew Schuman, MD, author of our annual year-end review of new products (see the December issue of Contemporary Pediatrics), Pediatrics V2.0 will deliver news and reviews on all manner of new technology, resources, and practice management tips that every pediatrician needs to know to be successful.
Why wait for year's end to find out?
Start reading Dr Schuman every month, beginning this January.
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