2014 to 2018 Saw Drop in Flavored Tobacco Products in Youth
Current use of flavored e-cigarettes among high school students increased during same period
Youngest in Classroom at Higher Risk for Diagnosis of Depression
Children at young relative age within the school year also at higher risk for ADHD, intellectual disability
Only Half of Ear, Nose, Throat Infections Receive Recommended Antibiotics
First-line antibiotics prescribed at 50 percent of outpatient visits for pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media
Bans on Flavored Electronic Cigarettes Continue
Los Angeles also banning flavored tobacco products, chewing tobacco, and menthol cigarettes
Asthma-Related ED Use Up for Children With Anxiety, Depression
Children with asthma and anxiety, depression, or both have increased rates of asthma-linked ED use
September 2019 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for September 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Juul Halts Funding for San Francisco Vaping Ballot Initiative
News comes as Nebraska sees first vaping-related death; U.S. total now 15
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking to Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Youth
Evidence insufficient to recommend primary care interventions to prevent, cut drug use in youth
Recommendations Updated for Management of Pediatric ADHD
Recommendations include screening for comorbid conditions, understanding ADHD is chronic condition
Washington State Bans Sale of Flavored Electronic Cigarettes
Sale of all flavored e-cigarettes will stop for 120 days; ban can be extended after 120 days
