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— Odds more than doubled in kids logging 7 hours or more a day on social media
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"You can't just assume that somebody's going to get care elsewhere," one pediatrician noted
Cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest, according to medical examiner's report
Multiple factors appear to be behind jump in high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation use
Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access
Multiple factors appear to be behind jump in high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation use
Located near states with gender-affirming care bans, New Mexico acted to protect access
Pediatrics Case Studies
Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME
Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis
Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas
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Psychosomatic concerns also increased significantly from 2002 to 2018
These drugs are only a part of gender-affirming care, but they hint at bigger changes over time
Declines aren't dramatic, but trans kids and healthcare providers are facing secondary challenges
Hospital admissions designed to last 1 to 2 weeks stretched out to over 100 days in some cases
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Risk for iron deficiency or anemia also didn't improve in a randomized trial
Arkansas and Oklahoma had highest HCQ, ivermectin prescription rates
"Administration errors are preventable with proper education and training," say study authors
Also, several new recommendations in update address younger patients
Some patients may need testing, IV rehydration, experts say
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Study found that religion was the most robust predictor
