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Among teens treated in an emergency department for drug-related symptoms, nearly 20% who used Spice, K2, or other synthetic cannabinoids experienced seizures.
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Parents given a handout with flu facts at their pediatrician’s office were significantly more likely to get their kids vaccinated before the end of flu season, Columbia pediatricians have found.
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Several factors are behind the recent upsurge of measles, say Columbia pediatricians and public health experts.
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A new study from Columbia pediatricians found that new mothers are more receptive to educational materials that contain facts, not criticism, about sugary drinks.
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- June 5, 2014
Pediatrics research has evolved with changes in computing, but the importance of study design and data analysis remains.
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- May 29, 2014
Kawasaki disease, the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children, may be caused by fungal particles or toxins carried on wind currents from northeastern China to Japan.
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- May 27, 2014
Magnetic device is alternative to multiple spine-lengthening surgeries for treating early-onset scoliosis.
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- May 15, 2014
NYP/CUMC promotes awareness of and offers expertise in a rare genetic disorder that causes tuberous growths in vital organs.
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- May 8, 2014
Reducing air pollution in New York City could improve children’s economic futures, according to research from the Mailman School of Public Health.
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- May 8, 2014
Columbia outpatient adolescent psychiatry program helps teens without disrupting their schedules.
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- April 30, 2014
At a recent TED2014 conference, P&S pediatrician and geneticist Wendy Chung presented an overview of autism and the role of genes.
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- April 25, 2014
When is a child's red eye "pink eye"?
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- April 10, 2014
An education program at a few Northern Manhattan Early Head Start sites had a significant impact on health-care practices among predominantly Latino families.
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- April 1, 2014
Autism expert Dr. Catherine Lord offers advice for families of autistic children.
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