AAP Stresses Medical Home Best for Acute Health Concerns
Treatment of children in acute care entities should adhere to continuity of care and communication
FDA Warns Companies Selling Fraudulent Cancer Treatments
The unapproved products are often advertised as 'natural' and labeled as supplements
Gut Bacteria May Convert Choline Into Clot-Enhancing Compound
Significant increase in plasma TMAO levels at one and two months; increase attenuated by aspirin
Primary Care Pediatrician Vital for Cleft Lip/Palate Care
Role of pediatrician includes diagnosis and referral, ongoing care, acting as liaison to specialist team
Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Those Over 50
Aerobic exercise, resistance training, and tai chi are all associated with benefits
HBV Reactivation Is Concern With DAA Tx in HBV-HCV Coinfection
29 cases of HBV reactivation reported in patients with coinfection receiving direct-acting antivirals
Use of HEART Score Has Limited Impact for Chest Pain in ER
Using score during assessment of patients with chest pain in emergency department deemed safe
AAN: SUDEP Incidence 1 in 4,500 Children, 1 in 1,000 Adults/Year
Major risk factor for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy is generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Model Predicts Which Pediatric ER Patients Likely to Be Admitted
Data available in the first 30 minutes of the visit can be used to make accurate predictions
Evidence Suggests Sodium Guidelines Are Misguided
Dietary sodium intake inversely associated with systolic, diastolic blood pressure in long term
