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Maternal valproate treatment for epilepsy-association with childhood ADHD
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A study of the effects of valproate taken for epilepsy control in pregnant women indicates an almost doubling of the risk for the development of both autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.
Maternal use of valproate during pregnancy must be balanced against the increased risks to their children associated with their use.
Journal of Pediatrics
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Management of dental caries in primary teeth
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"Caries is a bio-film (plaque)-induced acid demineralization of enamel or dentin mediated by saliva. Early childhood caries can be a particularly virulent form of caries, beginning soon after dental eruption, developing on smooth surfaces and having a lasting detrimental impact on the dentition." Etiology includes host (enamel hypoplasia), diet (high carbohydrate) factors, and bacterial infection (mutans streptococci).
While removing carious teeth (up to 60% of 5 year-olds have had a carious tooth) is perhaps an accepted "best practice," it is not particularly popular with general pediatric dentists.
Glass Ionomer cements (GIC's) are restoration alternatives utilized to treat carious teeth. A study evaluating whether these will appropriately bond to affective dentine demonstrates their positive capabilities.
Pediatric Dentistry
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