Global Prevalence of Pediatric Hypertension About 4 Percent
Meta-analysis of 47 articles used to estimate pooled prevalence in the general pediatric population
Close to 1,300 Cases of Vaping-Linked Illness Now Identified
And, 26 vaping-related deaths across 21 states have now been reported
Odds of Autism Up in Children With Congenital Heart Disease
Higher odds seen for specific lesions, including atrial, ventricular septal defects
Diet Intervention Can Cut Depression Symptoms in Young Adults
Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 depression subscale score reduced three months after intervention
Rate of Advancement of Feeding Volume Does Not Impact Survival
Very preterm or very low-birth-weight infants were randomly assigned to faster or slower increments
Racial, Ethnic Minorities Want to See Doctor Who Shares Their Culture
Minorities more likely to report difficulty seeing a culturally similar health care provider
CDC: Seasonal Influenza Viruses Circulating in Southern Hemisphere
Influenza A(H3) predominating in many regions in Southern Hemisphere; influenza activity low in U.S.
Medicare Fraud-Prevention Rules to Be Revised
Current rules make it difficult for hospitals and doctors to work together, officials say
2000 to 2015 Saw Increase in Medicare GME Payments
Increase mainly due to indirect payments, primarily inpatient costs rather than resident-to-bed ratio
Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 2-6
The Infectious Diseases Society of America Annual Meeting (ID Week 2019) The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held...
