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Guidelines have been developed for the management of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis at the primary care level. The guidelines were published as a state-of-the-art review article online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Guidelines Provided for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

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Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
Stroke victims still aren't getting treated soon enough

More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care

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Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
A hepatitis C virus screening program diagnosed chronic HCV infection in 4.2 percent of baby boomers tested

Chronic HCV Diagnosed in 4.2 Percent of Inpatient Cohort

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More than 80 percent received follow-up care; cohort was composed of baby boomers
Although weight-loss surgery may produce initial dramatic weight loss and improve type 2 diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time

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Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Despite adherence to current U.S. reprocessing guidelines

Current Cleaning Protocols Not Enough for Endoscopes

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Microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols followed
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are considered a key part of recovering from acute myocardial infarction -- but only a small minority of patients ever attend one

Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors

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Findings imply that referral isn't enough
Pericoital application of tenofovir gel may substantially cut women's risk of contracting herpes simplex virus type 2

Tenofovir Gel Could Help Prevent Genital Herpes Simplex

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Pericoital application of tenofovir gel linked to reduced risk of HSV-2 infection
Prescription medications are commonly dispensed to pregnant women enrolled in the U.S. Medicaid program

Rx Use in Pregnancy Common in Low-Income Women

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Medicaid data reveal commonly prescribed medications and raise safety concerns
Older adults with lower scores on executive function tests are significantly more likely to experience coronary heart disease or stroke

Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk

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May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management
The number of U.S. infants who die before their first birthday continues to decline and is at a historic low

CDC: U.S. Infant Mortality Rate at Historic Low

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But American infants still die at rates that are higher than other affluent countries