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More than 2,000 children die every day as a result of an unintentional or accidental injury, according to the first report examining unintentional child injuries worldwide.

A report by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine has found that current adolescent health services do not meet the needs of America's youth.

According to Stuart Levine, PharmD, although a hospital may not have a defined pediatric program, every hospital provides pediatric care.

The first report describing an emerging self-harm disorder among teenagers was presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

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The UN World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 74% global decrease in the rate of measles deaths in the 2000s, according to Reuters.

Babies born by cesarean section may have a higher risk of asthma than naturally born babies, researchers reported in Thorax.

Lots of time spent in front of the TV, playing video games, and surfing the Web can increase a child's risk of health problems, according to recent study results.

Physicians may not be discussing various high-risk health topics with teenage patients, according to a study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

The infant rate of influenza was reduced 63% among vaccined mothers.

A profile of former practicing physician and current professional clown Hunter "Patch" Adams.

Procalcitonin levels may be useful to detect serious bacterial infections in febrile infants.

The risk of sudden infant death syndrome may be reduced with the presence of a turned-on fan in the infant's room.

Maico Diagnostics Ero-Scan serves as a otoacoustic emission and tympanometry screener.

Exergen TAT-5000 thermometer features a new antimicrobial head.

Phreesia Pad & Healthy Advice Network are both less costly alternatives to electronic health records.

Bionix Cerumen Removal products help visualize the tympanic membrane.

HemCom Chitosan Dressing offers improved bleeding control.

PediaPals Wall Decals can be used to decorate a pediatrician's office.

MacroView Digital Otoscope allows for greater magnification and improved illumination.

Parents of 18-month-olds are eager to learn from their pediatricians how to manage behavioral concerns, especially temper tantrums.

Oralflo Pill Swallowing Cup is designed for pill swallowing-resistant pediatric patients.

A toddler has been covered with ringed plaques for two months resistant to topical antifungal creams.

A healthy 11-year-old presents with a constellation of symptoms, including rash, fever, mental status changes, and seizures.

The controversy over whether baby bottles containing BPA should be banned continues in an advisory assessment of an FDA draft report.

President-elect Barack Obama's health care plan promises improved access to health care for children.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that non-hazardous amounts of melamine have been detected in US-made infant formula, reported Reuters.

A 4-year-old girl was brought to the emergency department after she sustained an injury to her jaw in a car accident. She had been restrained in the rear passenger seat with a seat belt. She had not lost consciousness and was not ejected from the vehicle.