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Natpara OK’d to Treat Low Blood Calcium in Hypoparathyroidism
Medication recommended for use in patients for whom the potential benefits outweigh potential risk
Childhood Neglect Appears to Affect White Matter Integrity
Changes less significant in children placed in high-quality foster care at an early age
FDA Approves New Meningococcal Disease Vaccine
Bexsero is the second vaccine approved in the past three months to prevent this disease
Most PCPs Consider Advanced Imaging of Value to Patient Care
Docs whose careers predate proliferation of imaging assign higher value to advanced imaging
Studies Highlight Tools for Diagnosis of COPD
Tools include FEV1/FVC and laryngeal height plus Lung Function Questionnaire
Menu Calorie Data May Prompt Parents to Encourage Exercise
Info about minutes or miles of activity required to burn off calories may be most helpful
Morphine Linked With Adverse Outcomes Post-Tonsillectomy
Research suggests children with obstructive sleep apnea should not be given morphine for post-op pain
AAP Opposes Legalization of Marijuana
But supports compassionate use for children with debilitating, terminal illnesses
AAP Approves 2015 Vaccine Schedule for Children, Teens
Minor changes from 2014 format include footnotes; extensive revision to meningococcal footnote
Viruses Implicated in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
More research is needed to define what role they play, researcher says
