Impact of new tool on dosing pediatric meds

Something as basic as obtaining an accurate weight on a young patient can be a monumental task in disadvantaged areas, or in emergency situations. Yet accurate weights are critical in terms of medication dosing, fluid volumes, device sizing, and many other treatments and applications. How does the tool work?

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Teenaged pregnancy rates still declining

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Do text bans prevent hospitalizations from car crashes?

A new report shed light on whether the laws have helped. How were teenagers affected?

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