CDC: Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes 6.0 Percent in 2016
Based on data from 40 jurisdictions, increase from 5.2 to 5.6 percent in GDM from 2012 to 2016
Sign-Up Season Begins on HealthCare.gov
Insurers are expanding their participation in the program
National Youth Obesity Rate at 15.8 Percent for 2016 to 2017
Racial and ethnic disparities in obesity observed; at 22.5 percent, black youth have highest rate
AAP: More Children Visiting Pediatric EDs for Mental Health
Increase in mental health-related diagnoses from 2012 to 2016, higher rate for non-Hispanic blacks
AAP: Parents Frequently Save Leftover Antibiotics
Almost three-quarters of those saving antibiotics subsequently divert the antibiotics to others
HPV Vaccination Uptake Increasing, but Still Too Low
Less than half of U.S. adults were fully vaccinated as of 2017, well below Healthy People 2020 target
October 2018 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Infant Ab Levels Highest With Tdap Vax in Early 3rd Trimester
More Tdap-exposed than unexposed neonates had high pertussis toxin antibody concentrations
Updated Guidelines Released for Emergency Care of Children
Revised recommendations focus on pediatric readiness in emergency departments
Fewer Parents Have Sexuality, Gender Concerns About HPV Shot
Many parents cite lack of necessity, safety concerns as reasons not to have their adolescents vaccinated
