October 15, 2019

Most U.S. children achieve the physiologic, cognitive, and emotional development necessary for toilet training by 18 to 30 months of age, although some children require more time. Markers of readiness for toilet training include being able to walk, don and remove clothing, and…

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Postpartum care should be initiated within three weeks after delivery in person or by phone, and a full assessment is recommended within 12 weeks. Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus should receive a 75-g two-hour fasting oral glucose tolerance test between four…

Family physicians can catalyze efforts to ensure the safety of all people who give birth and to support well-being during the postpartum period.

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Elagolix can decrease pain in women with endometriosis, but it is expensive and has adverse effects similar to those of other medications that decrease estrogen levels.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its recommendations for routine influenza vaccination in the 2019–2020 season.

The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for elevated blood lead levels in asymptomatic children.

Reply: Matthew Schefft, Diane Liu, Ricardo Quinonez

Most children are ready for toilet training by 18 to 30 months. Typical signs that children are ready include: