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Nickel dermatitis has been observed in a number of children whose symptoms resolved after avoiding contact with dimethylglyoxime-positive belt buckles. These observations have been published as a case report online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Case Report: Pediatric Nickel Dermatitis Caused by Belt Buckles

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Report describes 12 children with peri-umbilical nickel dermatitis attributed to belt buckles
Treatment costs for one childhood illness

Hemophilia Drugs a Big Part of State Medicaid Spending

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California-based researchers find medications for childhood hemophilia take up large share of budget
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
From 2014 to 2024

U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024

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Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Four out of 10 girls and six out of 10 boys

CDC: Too Few U.S. Adolescents Getting HPV Vaccination

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4 out of 10 girls, 6 out of 10 boys haven't started series
Inflammation from bacterial infections may increase susceptibility to aminoglycoside-linked hearing impairment by increasing the uptake of the antibiotic into the inner ear

Inflammation Could Up Risk of Hearing Loss With Antibiotic

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Inflammation caused by the infection that's being treated may make ototoxicity more likely
The annual cost of caring for Americans with autism spectrum disorder might reach $500 billion by 2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder Care Costs Could Top $500B by 2025

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Researchers stress need for research to find better interventions, treatments, to lower future spending
Probiotic supplementation in pregnancy and early infancy can prevent infantile eczema

Probiotic Supplements May Help Prevent Infantile Eczema

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No significant difference for prevention of asthma, wheezing, or rhinoconjunctivitis
A young Baltimore boy has two new transplanted hands to replace ones he lost to amputation five years ago

Doctors Perform First Double Hand Transplant in a Child

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Boy, 8, lost limbs because of severe infection
A longitudinal study that will track the personal and professional experiences of early-career pediatricians has been developed. The details are published online July 27 in Pediatrics.

Study Developed to Track Pediatricians’ Experiences

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Pediatricians enrolled in study that will track personal, professional experiences of early careers