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New guidance emphasizes clinicians’ role in helping patients reduce exposure to ‘forever chemicals’

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: January 18, 2024
TOPICS: Breastfeeding, Environmental Health, Hazardous Exposure
Abstract
The CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have updated guidance for clinicians.
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New AAP policy, technical report offer advice on reducing harms from excessive noise exposures

Sophie J. Balk, M.D., FAAP
Published: October 21, 2023
TOPICS: Hazardous Exposure, Head and Neck Injuries, Safety
Abstract
About 12.5% of youths ages 6-19 may be at risk for permanent hearing damage.
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Pediatricians lending voice, expertise to climate lawsuits across the country

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: August 15, 2023
TOPICS: Adolescent Health/Medicine, Environmental Health, Federal Policy, Hazardous Exposure, Public Health
Abstract
As court cases involving young people seeking to address climate change work through the legal system, pediatricians across the country are providing expert testimony.
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CDC: Cannabis-involved ED visits increased among youths during COVID-19 pandemic

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: July 13, 2023
TOPICS: Addiction, Hazardous Exposure, COVID-19, Substance Use
Abstract
A new study shows emergency department visits that involved cannabis increased significantly during the pandemic compared to 2019, including among children ages 10 and under and 11-14.
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Recalled rechargeable thermometers can cause burns in children

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: June 12, 2023
TOPICS: Community Health Services, Hazardous Exposure, Home Safety, Safety
Abstract
BearCare Inc. is recalling nearly 1,000 thermometers because the devices can cause skin burns or irritation to users.
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Pediatricians ‘a source of stability’ in communities dealing with environmental disasters

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: March 10, 2023
TOPICS: Disaster Preparedness, Environmental Health, Hazardous Exposure, Toxicology
Abstract
The medical home can play an important role in monitoring children’s physical and mental health.
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FDA evaluating potential release of airborne chemicals from incubators

Alyson Sulaski Wyckoff, Associate Editor
Published: February 23, 2023
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Hazardous Exposure, Hospital Medicine
Abstract
The FDA is not aware of any adverse events related to the use of incubators and exposure to airborne chemicals.
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Studies: Button battery-related ED visits increase significantly, early treatment needed to avoid severe complications

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: August 29, 2022
TOPICS: Advocacy, Hazardous Exposure, Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
Complications from ingesting the batteries can be severe and lead to death.
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FDA sends warning letter to manufacturer of nicotine-containing gummies

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: August 18, 2022
TOPICS: Addiction, Hazardous Exposure, Public Health, Pulmonology, Smoking
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the manufacturer of nicotine-flavored gummy products because it does not have authorization to manufacture, sell or distribute the products in the U.S.
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Health Alerts: Wooden toys, stack chairs, children’s pajamas and more recalled

Steve Schering, Staff Writer
Published: June 01, 2022
TOPICS: Hazardous Exposure, Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
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Medical products recalled

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: October 01, 2021
TOPICS: Hazardous Exposure, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education
Abstract
Recalls have been issued for Argyle UVC insertion trays with safety scalpels, Magellan Diagnostics Inc. LeadCare II, LeadCare Plus and LeadCare Ultra blood lead test kits and Lidocaine topical solution 4%, 50 mL.
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Pediatrician’s advocacy leads to child-resistant microwaves

Carly Menker, Editorial Intern; Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: May 01, 2021
TOPICS: Advocacy, Hazardous Exposure, Home Safety, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education
Abstract
Beginning in 2023, all new microwave ovens sold in the United States will be required to have child-resistant doors.
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Rare-earth magnets pose danger to children when swallowed

Carly Menker, Editorial Intern
Published: March 01, 2021
TOPICS: Environmental Health, Hazardous Exposure, Home Safety, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Safety
Abstract
Injuries in children have increased since a ban on the magnets was lifted in 2016.
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FDA wants all ranitidine products off the market

Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer
Published: April 01, 2020
TOPICS: Abdominal Pain, Gastroenterology, Hazardous Exposure, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education
Abstract
Call your health care provider for an alternative.
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Environmental planner turned pediatrician to discuss children’s health in warming world

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: August 15, 2019
TOPICS: Advocacy, Environmental Health, Hazardous Exposure
Abstract
Plenary speaker to urge pediatricians to become climate activists.
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Listen up: Excessive noise is a public health issue

Carla Kemp, Senior Editor
Published: June 27, 2019
TOPICS: Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders, Environmental Health, Hazardous Exposure, Patient Education/Patient Safety/Public Education, Public Health, Preventive Medicine
Abstract
Find out what you can do to protect children’s hearing.
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PAS 2019: Study finds 268% increase in pediatric opioid death rate

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: April 27, 2019
TOPICS: Addiction, Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Hazardous Exposure, Injury, Violence & Poison Prevention, Public Health, Safety, Substance Use
Abstract
The rates of fatal opioid poisonings among children and teens rose 268% from 1999-2016, according to new research being presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting in Baltimore.
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Study: Smoking while pregnant doubles risk of sudden infant death

Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor
Published: March 11, 2019
TOPICS: Addiction, Fetus/Newborn Infant, Hazardous Exposure, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Public Health, SIDS, Smoking, Teen Pregnancy, Preventive Medicine
Abstract
Researchers estimate about 800 fewer infants would die each year if their mothers hadn’t smoked.
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Nightlights

Publication: AAP News
AAP News (2015) 36 (10): 58.
Published: October 01, 2015
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Wireless speakers

Publication: AAP News
AAP News (2015) 36 (8): 33.
Published: August 01, 2015
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