Pulmonology
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Delayed umbilical cord clamping improves outcomes in very preterm infants
Delayed clamping reduced risk of death or disability by 17% at 2 years of age.
Opinion
Booster recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and other groups explained
CDC makes specific statements about individuals who are pregnant.
From the Journals
Intent to vaccinate kids against COVID higher among vaccinated parents
“Parental vaccine hesitancy is a major issue for schools resuming in-person instruction,” according to the authors of a new paper.
From the Journals
Apixaban outmatches rivaroxaban for VTE in study
These real-world findings may guide selection of initial anticoagulant therapy, according to authors of the paper.
Livin' on the MDedge
Misinterpretation is a science, not an art
Plus, singing various organs out, and COVID-19 dominates the word of the year.
From the Journals
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, study says
Social distancing and handwashing were also effective at lowering the number of cases, but wearing masks was the most effective tool against the...
Feature
COVID-19 has brought more complex, longer office visits
Patients’ increased mental health needs and worsened chronic conditions have practices playing catch-up and expanding teams to ease demand.
Commentary
Q&A: Meeting the challenge of giving COVID vaccines to younger kids
Pediatric experts share best practices for meeting the challenges of immunizing children aged 5-11 years.
Latest News
Fatal child poisonings linked to common cough and cold meds
The investigators point out that labeling changes do not seem to have protected vulnerable children.
News
White House announces vaccination plans for younger children
The shots could be available in early November.
Feature
Pandemic adds more weight to burden of obesity in children
“Our nation’s safety net is fragile, outdated, and out of reach for millions of eligible kids and caregivers,” said an author of a new report.