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Lymph nodes: Dissecting the problem to find a treatment
Lymph node enlargement is common in children. Focused assessment and quick diagnosis of cause are key to ensure proper treatment.
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Kawasaki disease: AHA statement and recommendations
image description here Pediatricians must suspect Kawasaki disease (KD) in children with prolonged unexplained fever. This article reviews the latest scientific statement on KD from the American Heart Association that is of practical importance for all clinicians.

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Breastfeeding moms who smoke marijuana expose their infants to cannabinoids
image description here Women who use marijuana while breastfeeding produce breast milk with a measurable amount of the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 9-THC), for up to 6 days since they last smoked. This was the primary finding in a study in 50 breastfeeding women who reported using marijuana and provided breast milk samples to a research repository for analysis.

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CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS VIDEO
 
Latest recommendations for perinatal depression and counseling
image description here For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses the draft statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force on the need to refer pregnant women at risk of perinatal depression to appropriate counseling.
 
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