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1 hr ago | The Reporter

Yesterday, May. 18

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Related Topix: Medicine

5 hrs ago | St. Petersburg Times

Column: The disease of poverty

I ask about sleeping arrangements. Mother, father, older child and new baby live in one bedroom that they're renting in an apartment, worrying that if the baby cries too much, they'll be asked to leave.

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Related Topix: Medicine

17 hrs ago | SeacoastOnline

When mom's an addict, so is her baby

Drug addiction is a sad reality on the Seacoast and across the country and often the smallest, most innocent victims are the ones with no choice.

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Related Topix: Drug Addiction (Substance Abuse), Health, Drugs

Sat May 18, 2013

Lowell Sun

Proud benchmark for Groton Woman's Club

A pediatrician and a nurse would weigh and measure infants in a corner on the second floor, where the Groton Woman's Club operated a well-baby clinic.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Groton, MA

Local10.com

Meet 2 doctors who broke barriers in Miami

Dr. Dazelle Simpson became Miami's first black female pediatrician in 1953 after graduating from the top of her class from Meharry Medical College.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Meharry Medical College

Reuters

Fever reducers don't slow children's recovery: study

A review of past research finds that fever-reducing drugs have no effect on the speed of children's recovery from an infection, contrary to the fears of some doctors and parents.

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Related Topix: Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic), Medicine, Malaria, Chickenpox

Fri May 17, 2013

Knoxville News Sentinel

Study sees benefits to giving formula to breastfed newborns

One of the first warnings new mothers hear is that offering babies formula soon after birth can lead to problems with breast-feeding. Sating infants' hunger with formula can prevent them from nursing vigorously, interfering with milk production; letting them use a bottle and nipple can interfere with their ability to latch properly at the breast.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing, UC San Francisco, Sports

The Herald-News

Walk to help fight disease

When Cole Zuponeck was 9 months old and not yet crawling, his parents, Kristin and George of Plainfield, took him to their pediatrician.

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Related Topix: Plainfield, IL, Medicine, Neurology, Naperville, IL, Joliet, IL

The Southtown Star

Stay-At-Home Dad: Get what lead out? Screening requirement imperfect

My 5-year-old son needs physical, dental and vision exams before entering kindergarten.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Tinley Park, IL

NewsTarget.com

High-risk kindergartener with immunodeficiency disease kicked out of...

A kindergartener from New York's Staten Island is being refused public education for not getting a vaccine that could put her and her newborn sister's life in danger, according to new reports.

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Related Topix: Vaccinations, Health, Staten-Island, NY, New York, NY, Chickenpox, Medicine, Education Etc.

Fire Rescue Magazine

American Academy of Pediatrics and National Association of Emergency...

CHICAGO The American Academy of Pediatrics announced its partnership today with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Lawyers.com

Can My Newborn Be Vaccinated Without My Permission?

When born in a hospital, a baby is routinely given a hepatitis B shot, a vitamin K injection and an application of ointment in the eyes.

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Related Topix: Vaccinations, Health, Medicine, Nursing

Thu May 16, 2013

Derby Shire Times

SHIREBROOK: Mother told she couldn't save her baby

A distraught mother was told she could not have done more to save her four month old daughter - during an inquest in Chesterfield.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Medicine

Knoxville News Sentinel

Letter: Abortion cartoon was insulting

The depiction of those who are anti-abortion rights by Clay Bennett of the Chattanooga Times Free Press is an insult.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Chattanooga, TN, Medicine, Sports

Medical Daily

Blood Lead Levels Affect Literacy At Even Lower Concentrations Than Thought

Children with even slightly higher blood lead levels than normal are less likely to be ready for reading in kindergarten, according to a new study published in Pediatrics .

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Related Topix: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Rome News

Dr. Bethany W. Jackson joins Floyd Primary Care network

Bethany W. Jackson, M.D., has joined the Floyd Primary Care Network as a pediatrician.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Emory University

Medical News Today

Breastfeeding May Help Prevent ADHD In Children

Main Category: ADHD Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Nutrition / Diet Article Date: 16 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Breastfeeding may help prevent children from developing ADHD later in life, according to a new study.

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Related Topix: Medicine, ADHD, Health, Life, Food, Nutrition, Family, Kids, Genetics

Wed May 15, 2013

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Paul, Courtney Amos donate $1.5 million toward Columbus Regional's Pediatric Emergency Department

The Columbus Regional Medical Foundation has received $1.5 million -- its largest donation ever -- toward completion of a new Pediatric Emergency Department at The Medical Center that is scheduled to open June 12.

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Related Topix: Columbus, GA

Newswise

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital's Steven Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP Is Named Pediatrician of the Year

May 15, 2013 - K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital proudly announces that Steven W. Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP was recently honored by The American Academy of Pediatrics New Jersey Chapter at its Third Annual New Jersey Children's Ball as "Pediatrician of the Year" for his outstanding clinical care and continued dedication to improving the health and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Medicine, Temple University, Boston University

IVillage

Could Formula Actually Help Moms Breastfeed Longer?

Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.

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Related Topix: UC San Francisco, Medicine