Peds Cardiac Surgical Outcomes Improved in Consortium
In-hospital mortality, major complications dropped for hospitals in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium
Death Toll in Samoa Measles Epidemic Reaches 25
More than 140 new cases reported within the past day, bringing the total to ~2,200 since epidemic began
Potentially Tainted Marijuana Sold in Colorado
To date, no reports of health problems associated with the affected marijuana have been received
U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults
Life expectancy increased from 1959 to 2016 but began declining in 2014 among 25- to 64-year-olds
Maternal Efavirenz May Up Risk for Microcephaly Among Offspring
Maternal efavirenz use tied to increased risk among children who are HIV-exposed but uninfected
Overall Rate of Pediatric Nonpowder Firearm Injuries Down
From 1990 to 2016, overall rate of these injuries declined, rate of eye injuries increased by one-third
Polio Vaccines Causing Polio Cases
Although rare, live virus in oral polio vaccine can mutate into a form that can cause new cases
Nutritional Deficiencies ID’d in Teens After Bariatric Surgery
Gastric bypass tied to greater nutritional disruption than vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Most Toddlers Exceed Screen Time Guidelines
26.7 percent of children have an increasing screen time trajectory from age 1 to 3 years
Massachusetts Passes Bill to Ban All Flavored Vaping Products
Bill would also put 75 percent excise tax on vaping products
