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Prenatal Technique Reduces Need for Shunt in Hydrocephalus

In treating hydrocephalus following fetal repair of myelomeningocele, endoscopic third ventriculostomy may be the best approach.
Mitochondrial DNA in a ring accurately predicting gene function

Mitochondrial Transport Tracked by Innovative GeneMAP

Researchers design GeneMAP en route to defining biological function of “orphan” protein.
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Team Approach to Nutrition Delivers Highest Level Care

Multidisciplinary nutrition-support team wins national award for excellence in clinical care.

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Pharmacologic Restraint Varies for Children in Crisis

Researchers find vast differences, disparities in medication use in inpatient pediatric units.

Measuring Mortality in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Evidence suggests systolic function and circumferential strain are key factors in cardiac health for DMD patients.

Novel Presentation Blurs Signs of Nephrotic Syndrome

In a rare case, elevated PTHrP and secondary hypercalcemia indicate trouble for a young child.

Pediatricians Urge Preparedness for Mass Casualties

What pediatricians should know to be more effective in assisting children through crisis.

Antipsychotic Raises Respiratory-Death Risk in Young Adults

A 2023 study finds a dose-dependent association between chlorpromazine equivalents and death in non-psychotic young adults.

Genetic Counselors Optimize Benefits of Prenatal Screening 

Genetic counselors and physicians in maternal-fetal medicine stay abreast of fast-moving advances in DNA screening.