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USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Lipid Screening in Children, Teens
I statement shows current evidence is insufficient to weigh balance of benefits and harms of screening
Many Americans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water
Immunotoxicity of polyfluoroalkyl/perfluoroalkyl substances seen at current exposure levels
Need for Medical Care Offers Chance to Aid Trafficking Victims
With training, health care providers can recognize signs and symptoms of trafficking
Contemporary ECG Criteria Cuts Costs of Screening Athletes
Use of Seattle and refined criteria reduces costs per athlete, per serious diagnosis versus 2010 ESC recs
Young Children in Highest Risk Group for Chemical Eye Injuries
Chemical eye injuries most often occur in residential locations, among those in lower income quartiles
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Tamiflu
Oseltamivir phosphate does not take the place of receiving a flu vaccination
Distress Over False-Positive Cystic Fibrosis Screen Not Lasting
Despite immediate distress reported by mothers, psychosocial distress not detected in newborns
Communication Challenges ID’d in Neonatal Encephalopathy
Fragmented communication, complex information, and uncertain prognosis difficult for parents
Night Hypoxia Tied to Progression of Peds Liver Disease
More severe fibrosis for patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypoxia versus those without
About One-Third Have Symptom Spikes After Peds Concussion
Risk of symptom spikes increased with an abrupt increase in mental activity from one day to next
