Pediatrics – Adolescent Medicine

Randomized, crossover trial: A comparison of two hybrid closed-loop systems in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes

7 Mar, 2021 | 19:03h | UTC

A comparison of two hybrid closed-loop systems in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes (FLAIR): a multicentre, randomised, crossover trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 

Commentary on Twitter

In a crossover trial of adolescents and young adults with type 1 #diabetes, daytime hyperglycaemia was reduced without increasing hypoglycaemia using the advanced hybrid closed-loop system compared with the 670G system. Read the study: https://t.co/WtU9O3uGkb pic.twitter.com/bf8HV6scKQ

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) January 18, 2021

 

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The hidden burden of eating disorders: an extension of estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

4 Mar, 2021 | 08:29h | UTC

The hidden burden of eating disorders: an extension of estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 – The Lancet Psychiatry

Invited Commentary: Some of the burden of eating disorders is still hidden – The Lancet Psychiatry

 

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USPSTF Draft Statement: Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Sexually Active Women

3 Mar, 2021 | 08:43h | UTC

Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

 

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U.S. Guidelines panel recommendation for long-acting injectable antiretroviral regimen in adults and adolescents with HIV

28 Feb, 2021 | 20:34h | UTC

HHS Adults and Adolescents Antiretroviral Guidelines Panel Recommendation for the Long-Acting Injectable Antiretroviral Regimen of Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine – HIV.gov

What’s New in the Guidelines? Panel’s Recommendation for Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine in Persons with HIV

 

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New protocol tested SARS-CoV-2 positivity on day 9 among quarantined student contacts of confirmed cases, resulting in safe reduction in loss of instructional time

26 Feb, 2021 | 08:42h | UTC

SARS-CoV-2 Positivity on or After 9 Days Among Quarantined Student Contacts of Confirmed Cases – JAMA

Commentary: Is the CDC 10-day COVID-19 quarantine guideline enough? – News Medical

 

Commentary on Twitter

In this study of a 9-day testing protocol for student contacts of confirmed #COVID19 cases in 1 Florida county, a reduction in loss of instructional time was found that was less than what would have occurred with 14-day quarantine https://t.co/YPft2oAvYk

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 19, 2021

 

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AAP: 2021 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care

18 Feb, 2021 | 03:01h | UTC

2021 Recommendations for screenings and assessments at each well-child visit from infancy through adolescence – American Academy of Pediatrics

Recommendations: Periodicity Schedule

 

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Covid: The devastating toll of the pandemic on children

2 Feb, 2021 | 01:22h | UTC

Covid: The devastating toll of the pandemic on children – BBC

 

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

Longtime school closures cause major psychological harm to children. School closures also affect their education, future prospects in life and cause further inequality in society. The long-term economic harm of school closures will be felt by all.
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— Prof Francois Balloux (@BallouxFrancois) January 30, 2021

 

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[Abstract Only] Nationwide cohort study in Sweden shows HPV vaccination linked to reduced risk of invasive cervical cancer

1 Oct, 2020 | 08:56h | UTC

HPV Vaccination and the Risk of Invasive Cervical Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine

News Release: HPV vaccine effective against cervical cancer – Karolinska Institutet

 

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