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Published Date: 06 Mar 2023

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Though no association was seen between eating a vegetarian diet and nutrition risk, there were too few vegan children in the study to assess their nutrition risk.

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Though no association was seen between eating a vegetarian diet and nutrition risk, there were too few vegan children in the study to assess their nutrition risk.

A universal prenatal and infant cash prescription program was associated with a decrease in investigated maltreatment allegations within the first 6 months of life.

The ITP Expert Exchange: Translating Evidence Into Evolving Practice

Prader-Willi Syndrome in Practice: From Recognition to Targeted Therapy

Personalizing the Care of Food Allergy in an Era of Novel Treatment Options

Navigating Pediatric Pneumococcal Vaccination

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