SNP Linked to Vincristine-Related Neuropathy in ALL
SNP in promoter region of CEP72 gene linked to risk and severity of neuropathy in children with ALL
AAAAI: Doctor’s Advice Impacts Flu Vaccination Rates
Recommendation, and patient race, play part in decision to get flu vaccine
Variation in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Febrile Infants
Across-institution variation in recommendations for CSF testing, ceftriaxone use in infants 29-56 days old
AAAAI: Exposure Therapy May Reduce Toddler Peanut Allergy
When given to toddlers, therapy helped them shed sensitivity, researchers report
New AAP Diet Recommendations Stress ‘Whole Food’ Diet
Do what's necessary to make nutrient-rich foods palatable, pediatricians say
AAAAI: Skin Patch Shows Promise for Peanut Allergy
Wearable device appears to 'educate' cells not to react to the food allergen, researchers say
Dishwasher Use May Increase Risk of Allergies in Children
Researchers found children from homes that hand washed dishes had less allergic disease
Patterns of Childhood Growth May Trigger Type 2 Diabetes
Two pathways with low fat deposition in early life may result in fat acquisition during childhood
Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor
Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
Measles Can Lead to Ophthalmic Complications
Most don't cause vision loss and are temporary, but some may damage cornea, retina, optic nerve