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	FEATURED CME Severe Abdominal Pain in a Young Girl After a Hug A 16-year-old girl presents to the ED with abdominal pain and an itchy rash after being hugged. She also has a recent history of progressive abdominal fullness and discomfort. What is the diagnosis? Clinical Case, June 2009 NEWS CME Cognitive Behavior Program Reduces Depression in High-Risk Adolescents Intervention could have a significant impact on preventing youth depression. News, June 2009 Rapid Growth in Infancy Linked to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk Factors Later in Life Increased weight gain relative to height in early infancy is associated with reduced insulin sensitivity and HDL-cholesterol levels and increased waist circumference and serum triglyceride levels. News, June 2009 Maternal Obesity During Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Perinatal Metabolic Compromise A study shows development of insulin resistance during the perinatal period in the offspring of obese mothers. News, June 2009 Screening at 2 Months Identifies Most Women With Postpartum Depression Using a well-child visit to screen for postpartum depression 2 months after delivery will detect the majority of women likely to develop the condition within the first 6 postpartum months. News, June 2009