Pleural effusion following a correctly placed umbilical venous catheter (UVC)
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UVC's are commonly used in the management of sick and preterm infants. They are relatively easy to place and usually considered relatively safe, although they may result in many complications. A pleural effusion from a correctly placed UVC is extremely uncommon.
This is the second report of a rare complication, the development of a confirmed isolated pleural effusion associated with the correct placement of a UVC. Following thoracenthesis and UVC removal the condition did not recur.
IOS Press
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Shared genetic effects between early menarche and eating disorders in women
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A study of mono and dizygotic 16-17 year old female twins examining age at menarche and the present of disordered eating indicates that a common genetic component exists for the two conditions. The younger the age at menarche, the greater the risk for disordered eating.
Journal of Adolescent Health
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"Coaching Boys into Men"
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A random study of 2,006 male high school athletic students in 16 schools examined the effects of coach recognition and intervention (over a three month period) of teen dating violence/aggressive abusive behavior and/or abusive perpetration compared to a standard controlled athletic program.
A school athletic-based prevention program appears to be one effective strategy in reducing adolescent dating violence.
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Perforated appendicitis in obese children
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A review of 319 children who presented with clinical signs of appendicitis indicates that obese children are more likely than non-obese patients to present with perforation. The diagnosis may be more difficult to make or presentation may be delayed in the obese child.
Clinical Pediatrics |