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also pediatrists
as in physicians
a medical professional who treats babies and children
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Recent Examples of pediatricians
During the first year of life, pediatricians track vital growth milestones and conduct routine exams for eye problems, ear problems, heart issues and breathing trouble.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In addition, the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved any insomnia medications for children, so pediatricians don’t have many options.
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Sally Ibrahim,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Some pediatricians’ offices delayed placing orders for the shots by months, and multiple states encountered issues when trying to order them through the VFC program.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
The City of Trees scored highest in the health and safety category, which looked at everything from air quality, traffic fatalities and violent crime rates to public hospital rankings, infant mortality rates and pediatricians per capita.
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Sarah Linn
may 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2026
Meta has also formed paid partnerships with at least a dozen doctors, including pediatricians and psychologists, to attend Screen Smart events and promote its safety features, according to the report.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
But regulation by email signature line is not an approach that deserves respect or is likely to last, just as a decision by a committee stacked with vaccine opponents may generate confusion but is not one that families, pediatricians, or insurers are likely to follow.
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Joshua M. Sharfstein,
STAT,
16 May 2026
The new clinic will also be a training cite for residents from Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine, giving the next generation of pediatricians hands-on experience.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
In addition, the Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved any insomnia medications for children, so pediatricians don’t have many options.
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Sally Ibrahim,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Some pediatricians’ offices delayed placing orders for the shots by months, and multiple states encountered issues when trying to order them through the VFC program.
—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
The City of Trees scored highest in the health and safety category, which looked at everything from air quality, traffic fatalities and violent crime rates to public hospital rankings, infant mortality rates and pediatricians per capita.
—
Sarah Linn
may 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2026
Meta has also formed paid partnerships with at least a dozen doctors, including pediatricians and psychologists, to attend Screen Smart events and promote its safety features, according to the report.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
But regulation by email signature line is not an approach that deserves respect or is likely to last, just as a decision by a committee stacked with vaccine opponents may generate confusion but is not one that families, pediatricians, or insurers are likely to follow.
—
Joshua M. Sharfstein,
STAT,
16 May 2026
The new clinic will also be a training cite for residents from Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine, giving the next generation of pediatricians hands-on experience.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatricians
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According to the State Department, the three USAR teams include 312 personnel and 18 canine teams, including firefighters, physicians, structural engineers and canine search specialists.
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When millions of Americans lose healthcare coverage, the consequences extend beyond individual families to physicians, hospitals and communities nationwide.
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These teams are working alongside tens of thousands of Venezuelan responders, including military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics, doctors and psychologists.
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In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs.
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Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area.
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In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving.
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Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection.
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After all, ophthalmologists in the United States have an average take-home pay exceeding $400,000 per year.
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Not only do the Vionic Willa II Slip-Ons have a stamp of approval from Oprah, but they’re also backed by podiatrists for long days on your feet.
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Chaco sandals are so comfortable and supportive, even podiatrists recommend them.
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Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
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Eight groups sued, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, public health workers, speech language pathologists, physician assistants and more.
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Supporters of the model note that many fatal interactions with cops stem from mental health crises, which behavioral clinicians are better trained at deescalating than law enforcement.
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If platforms cannot communicate or data remains siloed, clinicians are still forced to piece together fragmented patient information under pressure, and operational burdens remain.
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Court docs, obtained by the outlet, revealed the charges stemmed from an incident that allegedly occurred on May 27.
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Elsewhere, Canarian docs reflect a broader market trend.
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“Pediatricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatricians. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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