Volume 153 Issue 2 | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics

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COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Among Adolescents

Eero Poukka, MD; Niklas Worm Andersson, MD; Emilia Myrup Thiesson, MSc; Ulrike Baum, PhD; Nicklas Pihlström, MSc ...

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View articletitled, COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Among Adolescents

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Topics: 2019-ncov vaccine mrna-1273 , covid-19 , covid-19 vaccine mrna-bnt162b2 , covid-19 vaccines , mrna vaccines

Outcome of BMI²⁺: Motivational Interviewing to Reduce BMI Through Primary Care AAP PROS Practices

Ken Resnicow, PhD; Emerson Delacroix, LLP, MACP; Kendrin R. Sonneville, ScD, RD; Shannon Considine, MSW, MPH; Robert W. Grundmeier, MD ...

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View articletitled, Outcome of BMI<sup>2+</sup>: Motivational Interviewing to Reduce BMI Through Primary Care AAP PROS Practices

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Topics: body mass index procedure , counseling , motivational interviewing , respiratory distress syndrome, newborn , pik3ca-related overgrowth spectrum

Cost-effectiveness of Improved WIC Food Package for Preventing Childhood Obesity

Erica L. Kenney, ScD, MPH; Matthew M. Lee, MS; Jessica L. Barrett, MPH; Zachary J. Ward, PhD, MPH; Michael W. Long, ScD, MPH ...

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View articletitled, Cost-effectiveness of Improved WIC Food Package for Preventing Childhood Obesity

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Topics: childhood obesity , food , obesity , cost effectiveness

Historical Structural Racism in the Built Environment and Contemporary Children’s Opportunities

Lorraine R. Blatt, MS; Richard C. Sadler, PhD, MPH; Emily J. Jones, PhD; Portia Miller, PhD; Daniesha S. Hunter-Rue, MSCP ...

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View articletitled, Historical Structural Racism in the Built Environment and Contemporary Children’s Opportunities

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Topics: built environment , census tract , knowledge acquisition , socioeconomic factors , systemic racism

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Risk for Affective and Behavioral Disorders

Richard L. Delmonico, PhD; Lue-Yen Tucker, BA; Brian R. Theodore, PhD; Michelle Camicia, PhD, MSN, CRRN, CCM, NEA-BC, FAHA, FARN, FAAN; Charles Filanosky, PhD ...

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View articletitled, Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Risk for Affective and Behavioral Disorders

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Topics: behavior disorders , traumatic brain injury, mild , mental disorders , mood disorder

Corrected Age at Bayley Assessment and Developmental Delay in Extreme Preterms

Jarred Garfinkle, MDCM, MSc; May Khairy, MDCM; Marie-Noelle Simard, OT, PhD; Jonathan Wong, MD, MScCH; Prakesh S. Shah, MD, MSc ...

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View articletitled, Corrected Age at Bayley Assessment and Developmental Delay in Extreme Preterms

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Topics: developmental delay , newborn , cerebral palsy

A Novel Risk Score to Guide the Evaluation of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children

Alexander M. Stephan, MD; Shari Platt, MD; Deborah A. Levine, MD; Yuqing Qiu, MS; Lillian Buchhalter, MD, MPH ...

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View articletitled, A Novel Risk Score to Guide the Evaluation of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children

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Topics: body temperature , c-reactive protein , fever , illness length , kidney, sponge

Improving Short Course Treatment of Pediatric Infections: A Randomized Quality Improvement Trial

Louis Vernacchio, MD, MSc; Jonathan Hatoun, MD, MPH, MS; Laura Burckett Patane, MPH; Heather O’Donnell, MD; Joshua C. Herigon, MD, MPH, MBI

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View articletitled, Improving Short Course Treatment of Pediatric Infections: A Randomized Quality Improvement Trial

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Topics: feedback , quality improvement , skin and soft tissue infections , community acquired pneumonia , clinical decision support

Parent and Clinician Views on Not Using Antibiotics for Mild Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Julia E. Szymczak, PhD; Ashley A. Hayes, BA; Patricia Labellarte, MPH; Julian Zighelboim, BA; Amandeep Toor, MD ...

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View articletitled, Parent and Clinician Views on Not Using Antibiotics for Mild Community-Acquired Pneumonia

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Topics: community acquired pneumonia , emotions , pneumonia , outpatients , preschools

Clinical, Genomic, and Immunological Characterization of RSV Surge in Sydney, Australia, 2022

Gregory J. Walker, PhD; Charles S.P. Foster, PhD; Andrea Sevendal, BSc; Ana Domazetovska, PhD; Abbish Kamalakkannan, PhD ...

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View articletitled, Clinical, Genomic, and Immunological Characterization of RSV Surge in Sydney, Australia, 2022

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Topics: australia , disease outbreaks , genome , palivizumab , nirsevimab

Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 and Seasonal Viruses Among Children Hospitalized in Brazil

Cristiane S. Dias, MD, PhD; Lilian M. Diniz, MD, PhD; Maria Christina L. Oliveira, MD, PhD; Ana Cristina Simões e Silva, MD, PhD; Enrico A. Colosimo, PhD ...

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View articletitled, Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 and Seasonal Viruses Among Children Hospitalized in Brazil

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Topics: brazil , covid-19 , influenza , sars-cov-2 , severe acute respiratory syndrome

Updated Case Definition of MIS-C and Implications for Clinical Care

Megan Day-Lewis, RN, MSN, CPNP; Laura Berbert, MS; Annette Baker, RN, MSN, CPNP; Audrey Dionne, MD; Jane W. Newburger, MD, MPH ...

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View articletitled, Updated Case Definition of MIS-C and Implications for Clinical Care

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Topics: pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome

Major Drug–Drug Interaction Exposure Among Medicaid-Insured Children in the Outpatient Setting

Kathryn E. Kyler, MD, MS; Matt Hall, PhD; James W. Antoon, MD, PhD; Jennifer Goldman, MD, MS; Samir S. Shah, MD, MSCE, MHM ...

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View articletitled, Major Drug–Drug Interaction Exposure Among Medicaid-Insured Children in the Outpatient Setting

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Topics: drug interactions , exposure , outpatients , medicaid , chronic disease

Marijuana Use and Breastfeeding: A Survey of Newborn Nurseries

Pearl W. Chang, MD; Neera K. Goyal, MD; Esther K. Chung, MD, MPH

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View articletitled, Marijuana Use and Breastfeeding: A Survey of Newborn Nurseries

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Topics: marijuana , marijuana use , nurseries , breast feeding

Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors in Individuals With a History of Out-of-home Care

Anders Hjern, MD, PhD; Bo Vinnerljung, PhD; Lars Brännström, PhD

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View articletitled, Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors in Individuals With a History of Out-of-home Care

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Topics: cardiovascular diseases , coronary heart disease , cerebrovascular accident , ischemic stroke , cigarette smoking

Emotional Distress Disparities Across Multiple Intersecting Social Positions: The Role of Bias-Based Bullying

Marla E. Eisenberg, ScD, MPH; Samantha E. Lawrence, PhD; Hana-May Eadeh, PhD; Malavika Suresh, MD; G. Nic Rider, PhD ...

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View articletitled, Emotional Distress Disparities Across Multiple Intersecting Social Positions: The Role of Bias-Based Bullying

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Topics: bullying , health disparity , psychological distress , gender , bisexuality

Transfer Patterns Among Infants Born at 28 to 34 Weeks’ Gestation

Sara C. Handley, MD, MSCE; Elizabeth G. Salazar, MD; Sarah N. Kunz, MD, MPH; Scott A. Lorch, MD, MSCE; Erika M. Edwards, PhD

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View articletitled, Transfer Patterns Among Infants Born at 28 to 34 Weeks’ Gestation

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Topics: transfer technique

Implementing a Family-Centered Rounds Intervention Using Novel Mentor-Trios

Alisa Khan, MD, MPH; Shilpa J. Patel, MD; Michele Anderson, MPH; Jennifer D. Baird, PhD, MPH, MSW, RN; Tyler M. Johnson, BA ...

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View articletitled, Implementing a Family-Centered Rounds Intervention Using Novel Mentor-Trios

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Topics: climate , discipline of nursing , family-centered rounds , hospitals, pediatric , internship and residency

Commentaries

Improving the Effectiveness and Equity of Child Obesity Interventions

Laura Rolke, PhD; Michelle J. White, MD, MPH

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View articletitled, Improving the Effectiveness and Equity of Child Obesity Interventions

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Topics: childhood obesity , equity , obesity

Patient- and Family-Centered Rounds: Partnering to Improve Care

Deborah L. Dokken, MPA; Marie R. Abraham, MA; Beverley H. Johnson, FAAN

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View articletitled, Patient- and Family-Centered Rounds: Partnering to Improve Care

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Topics: family-centered rounds

From the American Academy of Pediatrics

Policy Statement

Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2024

COMMITTEE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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View articletitled, Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2024

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Topics: immunization schedule , vaccines , monoclonal antibodies

Clinical Report

Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Young Athletes

Joel S. Brenner, MD, MPH, FAAP; Andrew Watson, MD, MS, FAAP; COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS

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View articletitled, Overuse Injuries, Overtraining, and Burnout in Young Athletes

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Topics: athlete , burnout , cumulative trauma disorders , sports , experimental attrition

Pediatrics Perspectives

Rising Threats of AI-Driven Child Sexual Abuse Material

Shruthi Krishna, BS; Fiona Dubrosa, BS, BA; Ruth Milanaik, DO

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View articletitled, Rising Threats of AI-Driven Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Topics: principles of law and justice , sexual abuse of child , statutes and laws , community , depressive disorders

The Prematurity Paradox: Reevaluating the Kindergarten Readiness of Former Preterm Infants

Joseph G. Barile, BA; Kyle Han, BA; Ruth Milanaik, DO

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View articletitled, The Prematurity Paradox: Reevaluating the Kindergarten Readiness of Former Preterm Infants

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Topics: infant, premature , kindergartens , premature birth

Family Partnerships

Collaborative Program to Support Parents of Black Children Awaiting a Developmental Evaluation

Charina Reyes, MD; Sarah Dababnah, PhD; Devan Southerland; Azeb Adere; Wendy E. Shaia, EdD ...

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Topics: autistic disorder , social work , community

Feature

Transforming Pediatric Global Health Education Through Antiracist and Anticolonial Principles

S. Aya Fanny, MD, MPH; Reena P. Tam, MD; Amy Rule, MD, MPH; Adelaide Barnes, MD; Heather Haq, MD, MHS

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View articletitled, Transforming Pediatric Global Health Education Through Antiracist and Anticolonial Principles

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Topics: partnerships , world health , equity , curriculum , microbial colonization

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice

Formula for a Crisis: Systemic Inequities Highlighted by the US Infant Formula Shortage

Rita Y. Wang, MD; Neha S. Anand, MD, MPH; Katherine E. Douglas, MD; Jessica C. Gregory, MD; Nguyen Lu, MD ...

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View articletitled, Formula for a Crisis: Systemic Inequities Highlighted by the US Infant Formula Shortage

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Topics: infant formula , science of nutrition

Advocacy Case Study

Community-Led Interventions to Address Food Inequity

Michelle C. Gorecki, MD, MPH; Vivian Sevilla, MBA, LSSGB; Kristen Gasperetti, MPA; Lauren Bartoszek, PhD; Madeline Chera, PhD ...

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View articletitled, Community-Led Interventions to Address Food Inequity

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Topics: community , food , neighborhood , food insecurity , equity

Research Briefs

Inflammatory Markers in Febrile Young Infants With and Without SARS-CoV-2 Infections

Brett Burstein, MDCM, PhD, MPH; Todd A. Florin, MD, MSCE; Vikram Sabhaney, MD; Jianling Xie, MD, MPH; Stephen B. Freedman, MDCM, MSc ...

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View articletitled, Inflammatory Markers in Febrile Young Infants With and Without SARS-CoV-2 Infections

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Topics: fever , inflammatory markers , sars-cov-2 , severe acute respiratory syndrome , covid-19

Firearm-Related Tips in a Statewide School Anonymous Reporting System

Elyse J. Thulin, PhD; Alex French, MA; Elizabeth Messman, PhD; Rachel Masi, PhD; Justin E. Heinze, PhD

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Topics: firearms

Concordance of Adolescent Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Self-report Versus Medical Record Data

Andrea T. Cruz, MD, MPH; Chella A. Palmer, MPH; Erin M. Augustine, MD; T. Charles Casper, PhD; Nadia Dowshen, MD, MSHP ...

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View articletitled, Concordance of Adolescent Gender, Race, and Ethnicity: Self-report Versus Medical Record Data

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Topics: electronic medical records , ethnic group , gender , gender identity , medical records

Pediatric Residents’ Preparedness and Training Satisfaction: 2015 to 2022

Elizabeth A. Gottschlich, MA; Mary Pat Frintner, MSPH; Tylar W. Kist, MS; Hilary M. Haftel, MD, MHPE, FAAP

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View articletitled, Pediatric Residents’ Preparedness and Training Satisfaction: 2015 to 2022

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Topics: internship and residency , medical residencies , hospitalists

Review Article

Pediatric Central Venous Access Device Lock Solutions: A Network Meta-analysis

Mari Takashima, M.Epi; Yukiko Ezure, M.Epi; Luis Furuya-Kanamori, PhD; Joshua Wolf, PhD; Mitchell Dufficy, RN ...

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View articletitled, Pediatric Central Venous Access Device Lock Solutions: A Network Meta-analysis

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Topics: bloodstream infections , catheters , central venous access procedures , chelating agents , ethanol

State-of-the-Art Review

Advances in the Care of Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

Margarida Mascarenhas, MD, MMSc; Elisha M. Wachman, MD; Iyra Chandra, BS; Rachel Xue, BA; Leela Sarathy, MD ...

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View articletitled, Advances in the Care of Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

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Topics: opioid analgesics , opioids , prenatal care , neonatal opioid withdrawal , pharmacology

Special Article

2023 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Focused Update on Neonatal Resuscitation: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Nicole K. Yamada, MD, MS; Edgardo Szyld, MD, MSc; Marya L. Strand, MD, MS; Emer Finan, MB, MEd; Jessica L. Illuzzi, MD, MS ...

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View articletitled, 2023 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Focused Update on Neonatal Resuscitation: An Update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

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Topics: american heart association , cardiopulmonary resuscitation , cardiovascular system , infant, premature , newborn resuscitation

Quality Reports

Learning From a National Quality Improvement Collaborative for Brief Resolved Unexplained Events

Daniela Hochreiter, MD; Erin Sullivan, MPH; Amy M. DeLaroche, MD, MBBS; Shobhit Jain, MD; Miguel L. Knochel, MD ...

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View articletitled, Learning From a National Quality Improvement Collaborative for Brief Resolved Unexplained Events

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Topics: apparent life-threatening events in infants

Standardizing Medication Reconciliation in a Pediatric Emergency Department

Sarika Sheth, MD; Mario Bialostozky, MD; Kathy Hollenbach, PhD; Lindsay Heitzman, MSN, RN, CNS, CPEN; Deven O’Crump, MISM ...

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View articletitled, Standardizing Medication Reconciliation in a Pediatric Emergency Department

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Topics: medication reconciliation , nursing care , electronic medical records , pediatric emergency medicine , discipline of nursing

Case Reports

Mpox in Children: 3 Cases

Irene Frantzis, MBBS; Stephanie P. Ungar, MD; Vijaya L. Soma, MD; Dorothy Knutsen, MD; Dana Mazo, MD, MSc ...

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View articletitled, Mpox in Children: 3 Cases

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Topics: monkeypox , tecovirimat

Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Following Prenatal Use of Supplements Containing Tianeptine

Kelechi Ikeri, MD; Alexandria Anderson, MD; Fabien Eyal, MD; Richard Whitehurst, MD

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View articletitled, Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Following Prenatal Use of Supplements Containing Tianeptine

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Topics: prenatal care , tianeptine , neonatal opioid withdrawal , dietary supplements , phenobarbital

Reversal of Cerebral Arteriopathy Post-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease

Natalie Booth, DO; Alexander Ngwube, MD; Brian Appavu, MD; Sanjay Shah, MD; Todd Abruzzo, MD

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View articletitled, Reversal of Cerebral Arteriopathy Post-Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease

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Topics: angiogram , arterial disease , brain , hematopoietic stem cell transplantation , sickle cell anemia

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