Pediatrics
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Stagnant screening practices reflect controversy over practice
Octreotide subcutaneous depot also improved treatment satisfaction, quality of life
Approximately one-fourth of new users in 2023 did not have type 2 diabetes
Randomized clinical trial shows advantage over standard physical therapy
Approximately one-fourth of new users in 2023 did not have type 2 diabetes
Randomized clinical trial shows advantage over standard physical therapy
Pediatrics Case Studies
Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME
![A photo of a boy with reddened eyelids blowing his nose](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/101xxx/101942.jpg)
Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis
![Doctor examining boy’s neck.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/101xxx/101891.jpg)
Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas
![A female nurse measures the height of a young boy.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/93xxx/93852.jpg)
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"Kids and parents should not be worrying about these things," says Vivek Murthy, MD
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Vivek Murthy calls for holding companies accountable, more research on health impact
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Fact-checking Trump's recent call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
![A photo of Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/111xxx/111119.jpg)
The first spinal muscular atrophy prevalence data based on screening came in lower than expected
![A photo of a newborn undergoing a heel prick screening test.](http://assets.medpagetoday.net/media/images/111xxx/111099.jpg)
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