CDC: Stillbirths Now Outnumber Infant Deaths in U.S.
Experts point to dropping infant death rates, racial disparities in care, and fertility treatments as factors
Two Trajectories of Childhood Growth for Type 2 Diabetes
Both start with low weight and BMI at birth; rapid BMI increase in childhood in one pathway
CDC: U.S. Teens Waiting Longer to Have Sex
Report finds fewer than half of those aged 15 to 19 have had intercourse
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Odds of Juvenile Arthritis
Risk greatest within a year of receiving antibiotics; increases with number of courses prescribed
Teen’s HIV Under Control 12 Years After Stopping Drug Tx
Girl is in remission of infection but she is still infected, not cured
The Top Five Unnecessary Tests, Treatments in Newborn Medicine
Consensus reached on top five items that are overused as part of Choosing Wisely campaign
Clinical Signs of Citrin Deficiency Mimic Anorexia Nervosa
Case report describes 12-year-old girl admitted with anorexia and thinness who had citrin deficiency
Antibiotic Misconceptions Still Common Among Parents
Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, researchers find
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
