Docs ethically bound to guard against concussion
Physicians have an “ethical obligation” to educate athletes about concussion and protect them against it, the American Academy of Neurology asserts in a new position statement.
View ArticleNew designs for well-child visits
Two innovative models of well-child care for low-income children that rely on less time with a physician and more with a health educator are described in a new study.
View ArticleParents want answers, not advice, on circumcision
Most parents want healthcare providers to answer their questions about circumcision, but they don’t want them to recommend whether or not to have the procedure performed, a University of Michigan CS...
View ArticleCDC: HPV vaccination rate in teens still too low
Immunization of adolescents against the human papillomavirus, the most common sexually transmitted infection in this country, has increased modestly since 2012, but it’s still “unacceptably low,”...
View ArticleEarlier onset of puberty linked to obesity
Children, especially girls, who weigh more at 5 years of age tend to have lower levels of a hormone that affects the onset of puberty and enter puberty earlier than less heavy children, a new study...
View ArticleToxic childhood stress changes gene expression
Abuse early in childhood affects how certain genes are turned on or off, which may help explain why severely stressed children are at higher risk of psychological and physical problems, a recent study...
View ArticleLow-dose antibiotics can boost bacterial biofilms
Low doses of antibiotics can stimulate formation of bacterial biofilms that lead to chronic lung, sinus, and ear infections, a new study shows. The biofilms can grow stronger instead of weaker in...
View ArticleAutomated voice response enhances patient care
Previsit screening and counseling for parents using an automated interactive voice response system integrated with electronic health records can improve pediatric primary care visits for both...
View ArticleNew recommendations on meningococcal vaccines
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its 2011 policy statement on meningococcal vaccines for children and adolescents to include 2 subsequently licensed conjugate vaccines for use in infants.
View ArticleElectronic tool assesses teen substance use risk
A simple electronic screening tool that asks adolescents how often they’ve used 8 commonly abused substances in the past year can separate teenagers into 4 clinically significant risk categories to...
View ArticleKO more likely with top-of-head concussions
The location of impact generally doesn’t affect concussion outcomes, but top-of-the-head impacts more often result in loss of consciousness, a new study reports.
View ArticleFlu vaccine: This year’s recommendations
The influenza strains in the 2014-2015 flu vaccine will be the same as last year, which means that children aged 6 months to 8 years who had at least 1 dose of the 2013-2014 vaccine last season will...
View ArticleLaparoscopic gallbladder surgery safe for kids
Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in children doesn’t injure the bile duct; has low complication rates; and results in short hospital stays, a study from the Mayo Clinic has found.
View ArticleFood allergy more common in inner-city children
Food has joined the list of allergies for which inner-city children are at higher risk, according to a recent study, which found that at least 1 in 10 young children from 4 large cities had an allergy...
View ArticleKids with cystic fibrosis living longer
Children born and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in 2010 can anticipate living longer than children with the condition born earlier, a new study reports.
View ArticleNonphysical disabilities in kids on the rise
Childhood mental and neurodevelopmental disabilities increased significantly between 2001 and 2011 as physical disabilities continued to decline, a 10-year analysis shows.
View ArticleAAP issues 2014-2015 flu vaccine recommendations
A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines the academy’s influenza vaccination recommendations for the 2014-2015 flu season.
View ArticleEarly clues to muscular dystrophy in boys
A combination of 2 developmental delays in toddler boys can alert physicians to the possibility of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and lead to earlier diagnosis, a new study reports.
View ArticleNew screening guide for congenital heart disease
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have jointly issued a new scientific statement on screening for congenital and genetic heart conditions that can lead to rare...
View ArticleHow do online doc ratings affect parents’ choice?
Online ratings of physicians strongly influence how parents choose a physician for their children, a new study reports.
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