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For some siblings, having the experience of being raised with a child with a chronic condition may be an asset and build resiliency. For others, it may lead to depression. ms.spr.ly/6010jZspm

For some siblings, having the experience of being raised with a child with a chronic condition may be an asset and build resiliency. For others, it may lead to depression. ms.spr.ly/6010jZspm
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Children born before 39 weeks are more likely to have poor academic attainment during primary school, but only those born before 32 weeks remain at risk of poor attainment at the end of secondary schooling, study shows. ms.spr.ly/6014jwKXk

Children born before 39 weeks are more likely to have poor academic attainment during primary school, but only those born before 32 weeks remain at risk of poor attainment at the end of secondary schooling, study shows. ms.spr.ly/6014jwKXk
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1,500 physicians shared how often they see fellow doctors misbehaving in person or on social media, and shared some of the worse behavior they’ve seen for the 2022 Physicians Behaving Badly Report. ms.spr.ly/6013jwVHV

1,500 physicians shared how often they see fellow doctors misbehaving in person or on social media, and shared some of the worse behavior they’ve seen for the 2022 Physicians Behaving Badly Report. ms.spr.ly/6013jwVHV
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Some AAP members say its association leadership is blocking discussion about a resolution asking for a “rigorous systematic review” of #genderaffirming care guidelines. ms.spr.ly/6015jjett

Some AAP members say its association leadership is blocking discussion about a resolution asking for a “rigorous systematic review” of #genderaffirming care guidelines. ms.spr.ly/6015jjett
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New COVID-19 cases in children declined for a second consecutive week, even as emergency department visit rates started rising for those aged 12-15 years. ms.spr.ly/6012jdxpr

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Acknowledging that the country’s measles vaccine mandate interfered with the rights of children and their parents, the German constitutional court said it was justified due to the high infection risk with measles and potential for serious illness. ms.spr.ly/6015jjAUB

Acknowledging that the country’s measles vaccine mandate interfered with the rights of children and their parents, the German constitutional court said it was justified due to the high infection risk with measles and potential for serious illness. ms.spr.ly/6015jjAUB
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A population-wide analysis by UK Health Security Agency found that Black and Asian neonates had a significantly higher risk of early-onset GBS disease, compared with White infants. ms.spr.ly/6013jd6iR

A population-wide analysis by <a href="/UKHSA/">UK Health Security Agency</a> found that Black and Asian neonates had a significantly higher risk of early-onset GBS disease, compared with White infants. ms.spr.ly/6013jd6iR
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If you've ever had a patient who has been stung by a fire ant, you don't have to ask how they got their name! ms.spr.ly/6015jbCOZ

If you've ever had a patient who has been stung by a fire ant, you don't have to ask how they got their name! ms.spr.ly/6015jbCOZ
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Children born near fracking and other “unconventional” drilling sites are at two to three times greater risk of developing childhood leukemia, according to new research. ms.spr.ly/6016jdOjw

Children born near fracking and other “unconventional” drilling sites are at two to three times greater risk of developing childhood leukemia, according to new research. ms.spr.ly/6016jdOjw
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Following the FDA’s recent authorization, CDC recommends the use of #Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for #adolescents aged 12 through 17. ms.spr.ly/6016jdQlo

Following the FDA’s recent authorization, CDC recommends the use of #Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for #adolescents aged 12 through 17. ms.spr.ly/6016jdQlo
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Healthy children who are underweight in the first 2 years of life continue with a lower-than-average body mass index and height-for-age through age 10, according to new research. ms.spr.ly/6010jdxXI

Healthy children who are underweight in the first 2 years of life continue with a lower-than-average body mass index and height-for-age through age 10, according to new research. ms.spr.ly/6010jdxXI
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How do a baby’s body and brain respond when their mother sings a lullaby? #Musictherapy professor Shannon de l’Etoile, PhD, is hoping to find out through a recently launched study of infant-directed singing. ms.spr.ly/6012jdawK

How do a baby’s body and brain respond when their mother sings a lullaby? #Musictherapy professor Shannon de l’Etoile, PhD, is hoping to find out through a recently launched study of infant-directed singing. ms.spr.ly/6012jdawK
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Parents are relieved when school starts up again in the fall. Kids also are eager to see their friends and go on to the next level of learning … Or are they? ms.spr.ly/6015jdarT

Parents are relieved when school starts up again in the fall. Kids also are eager to see their friends and go on to the next level of learning … Or are they? ms.spr.ly/6015jdarT
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The incidence of lice and scabies decreased significantly among children and adults in NC during the confinement period of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was not too surprising as both conditions spread through close physical contact. ms.spr.ly/6017jdanX

The incidence of lice and scabies decreased significantly among children and adults in NC during the confinement period of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was not too surprising as both conditions spread through close physical contact. ms.spr.ly/6017jdanX
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Every investigation of a child with evening leg pains should include a thorough review of the child’s sleep history. ms.spr.ly/6015jdxch

Every investigation of a child with evening leg pains should include a thorough review of the child’s sleep history. ms.spr.ly/6015jdxch