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Conduct Disorder Tied to Brain Structure Differences

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024

The largest study to date on conduct disorder in youth shows it is associated with extensive brain volume differences in several subcortical areas.
A Collagen Valve Could Treat Pediatric Heart Disease

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
Common Eye Disorder May Be Linked to Maternal Hypertension

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024

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EU Backs Drug to Relieve Itching in Alagille Syndrome

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2024
Never Smokers Turn to Vaping as Numbers Soar

Medscape News UK July 26, 2024
Eco-Anxiety and Patients' Need for Mental Health Support

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2024
State Gun Laws Linked to Lower Youth Suicide Rates

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2024
Low Rates of Pediatric Lipid Screening in the United States

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
Why Are Germans Getting Heavier?

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
Introducing: A New Way to Get Teens Mental Health Care

Medscape Medical News July 24, 2024
Hemophilia: Novel Tx Also Cuts Bleeding in Kids

MDedge News July 23, 2024

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A Cash Giveaway to Improve Health

Commentary July 22, 2024

We can't just give cash to low-income folks instead of food to improve their health, can we? That's just what these researchers did.
'No Excuses': Training for the Olympics with Type 1 Diabetes

Commentary July 24, 2024

Drs Michael Riddell and Anne Peters speak with Gary C. Hall, Jr, about competing and winning 10 Olympic medals with type 1 diabetes.
Childhood Cancer Survivors: What Happens Next?

Commentary July 24, 2024
How the New Vitamin D Guidelines Will, and Won't, Change My Practice

Commentary July 24, 2024

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A Rash That Keeps Moving

Case Challenge July 25, 2024

The rash seems to affect a new area of the body each morning when the patient wakes up.
Star Athlete Struggling Academically

Case Challenge July 24, 2024
Rapid Review Quiz: Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Medical Debt Delays Care for Those With Depression, Anxiety

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2024

Medical debt affects adults with depression and anxiety, with over 27% delaying or forgoing mental health care. Those with debt are twice as likely to delay or skip care.
Primary Care Meets Artificial Intelligence

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
Physicians Cite Barriers in Addiction Care: Study Reveals

Medscape Medical News July 25, 2024
Introducing: A New Way to Get Teens Mental Health Care

Medscape Medical News July 24, 2024

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