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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.

This review will present an objective summary of what is known about probiotics, and outline safety considerations and recommendations for use.

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.

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.

This baby was born at term via spontaneous vaginal delivery. A large left-sided inguinal hernia that completely filled the scrotum was obvious at birth (A). An ultrasonogram confirmed a complete bowel-containing inguinal-scrotal hernia. No hernia was present on the right side. Both testes were descended. The scrotum is shown after the hernia was reduced by manipulation (B).

Watching TV, having low self-esteem, and poor parent relationships are among the factors linked to having sex before the age of 15.

Pediatric venous thromboembolic events may be an increasing concern in tertiary care hospitals, research suggests.

The risk of childhood asthma may be greatest for those born in the fall, according to research published in the December 1 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials have warned doctors to stay vigilant for possible cases of meningitis and other illnesses in children, reported Reuters.

Twenty-six percent of children ages 2 and a half to 6 who sleep fewer than 10 hours a night may be overweight, according to a University of Montreal study.

Most primary care physicians feel they are working at maximum or have too much work, and nearly half plan to cut back on patient volume or quit their profession altogether, according to survey results from the Physicians' Foundation.