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Positive future orientation is associated with reduced odds of weapon-related violence perpetration among teenage males from low-resource neighborhoods

Future Outlook Tied to Risk of Weapon Violence in Male Teens

Young males with positive orientation have lower odds of threatening, injuring someone with a weapon
The American Medical Association states that caution should be exercised with use of wire-bristle grill brushes due to the potential health and safety risks associated with bristles that may break off and adhere to the grill or cooked food.

AMA Urges Caution With Use of Wire-Bristle BBQ Grill Brushes

Precautions should be taken, including wiping down grill after use and inspecting it for wire bristles

American Diabetes Association, June 22-26

The American Diabetes Association's 78th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) was held from June 22 to 26...
Urban areas have higher overall pediatric hospitalization rates for firearm injuries

Pediatric Hospitalization for Gun Injuries Higher in Urban Areas

Rates high for assaults in urban teens; unintentional injuries lower in younger urban vs. rural children
With the Fourth of July approaching

Ophthalmologists Warn About Eye Injury Risk With Fireworks

American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends wearing protective eyewear, keeping safe distance
Tainted irrigation water is likely to blame for a 36-state Escherichia coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 200 people and caused five deaths

Irrigation Water Likely Cause of Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak

According to the CDC, outbreak that started in the spring and is now over

June 2018 Briefing – Pediatrics

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for June 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Food insecurity may be linked to behavioral problems and poorer cognitive performance in children

In Children, Food Insecurity Tied to Behavior, Cognition

Negative links between food insecurity, behavior issues largest in those with most behavior problems
About 10 percent of youth report smoking hookah

About 10 Percent of Youth Report Smoking Hookah

Living with a hookah smoker, co-use of mentholated or other flavored cigarettes predict frequent use
Approval of the MiniMed 670G hybrid closed looped system for diabetes management has been expanded to include individuals aged 7 to 13 years with type 1 diabetes

FDA Expands Approval of Closed-Looped Insulin Delivery System

MiniMed 670G automated insulin delivery system deemed safe for children 7 to 13 with type 1 diabetes