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November 27, 2013

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO ALL

The staff of Contemporary Pediatrics wishes all our readers a happy Thanksgiving and a joyful celebration of Hanukkah as you share this day with your families and friends.

TODAY'S HEADLINES

New guide for antibiotic use for pediatric URIs

Making the appropriate diagnosis is critical to the optimal use of antibiotics in children who have upper respiratory tract infections (URIs), according to a new clinical report. » More

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No surgery for acute appendicitis?

You may not need to operate on every child with acute appendicitis. New research suggests that antibiotics and inpatient observation may be all that are required. » More

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Surviving cancer takes a toll on the heart

A new study shows that children who survive cancer may face another battle—heart disease. » More

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Teens not getting treatment for psych disorders

Fewer than half of all adolescents with psychiatric disorders receive treatment, and many that do receive treatment in a setting where specialist mental health training is unlikely to exist. » More

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