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Why Purpura Deserves a Closer Look in Primary Care

Not all purpura is the same. From harmless bruising to life-threatening patterns, here's how to read the skin and know when to act fast.
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AAP 2026

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AAP 2026.
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Benzodiazepine Dispensing Declines in the US Over a Decade

Dispensing of benzodiazepine prescriptions decreased significantly in the US from 2013 to 2024, particularly among adults aged 18-29 years, a large study shows.
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No-Spin Zone: Vestibular Exercises for Vertigo and Dizziness

Neurologist Heidi Moawad reviews the data on the benefits of vestibular rehabilitation exercises for patients with disabling dizziness and asks why they aren’t used more in treating patients.
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RSV-B Bronchiolitis Linked to Worse Symptoms at School Age

Children hospitalized for RSV-B bronchiolitis before the age of 2 years report more severe wheezing and more frequent nighttime dry cough at school age than those hospitalized for RSV-A bronchiolitis.
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Florida on Cusp of Measles Outbreak

A mathematical model finds vaccination rates have dropped below the herd immunity threshold and are likely to decline even further, sparking an epidemic.
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Traction Alopecia: Wig-Induced Cases in Children

The case reports highlight the connection between tightly secured wigs and vigorous movement with hair loss in several young girls.
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Developmental Disabilities Rise to About 20% in US Children

About 1 in 5 US children have a reported developmental disability, with gains in autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and any other developmental delay, a survey analysis shows.
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Upadacitinib and Phototherapy Effective for Vitiligo

Upadacitinib provided meaningful repigmentation in patients with nonsegmental vitiligo out to 76 weeks, with a 28-week substudy showing additional efficacy provided when combined with UVB phototherapy.
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How Old Are You?

Patient doubts about your capabilities can bookend a doctor’s career. You go from looking too young to know enough to looking too old to be up to date.
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The Price of Forgetting Measles

Dr Daskalakis explains the societal and economic impact that Americans may be faced with if eliminated diseases revert to endemic outbreaks.
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Conference MDAngle: AAO 2026 Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Upcoming presentations on emerging wet AMD treatment strategies, including TKI, gene therapy, and personalized anti-VEGF therapy.
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Metformin in Pregnancy Poses No Child Neuro Risk

In-utero metformin exposure carries no neurodevelopmental risk for children by age 5, offering key safety data for managing diabetes in pregnancy, a study shows.
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