Peds Mortality Down for Presentation at ED With Higher Readiness
Unadjusted in-hospital mortality decreased with increasing readiness score
Hospitalizations With Psych Diagnosis Common in ESKD
Dialysis adults hospitalized with psychiatric diagnoses have higher risk for all-cause death
Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks
If vaccination rates continue to drop, considerable increase in potential outbreak predicted
Many Providers Fail to Discuss Sun-Safe Behaviors With Patients
Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues
Tuberculosis Rates for U.S. Children Are Low and Declining
Disparities persist by race, ethnicity, geography; incidence higher for those living in U.S.-affiliated islands
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Teens whose parents received a provider recommendation had higher coverage with HPV vaccine
Childhood-Onset IBD Ups Risk for Psychiatric Morbidity
Risk significantly increased for suicide attempt and mood, anxiety, personality, eating disorders
Parents Divided on Primary Care Policies for Unvaccinated Patients
Many parents unaware of policies for unvaccinated children in their child's primary care office
Parent-Targeted Intervention Can Up Communication With Teens
Intervention increased adolescent-reported frequency of parent-teen communication about sex, alcohol
Maternal Exposure to Fluoride Linked to Lower Offspring IQ
Higher daily intake of fluoride among pregnant women linked to 3.66-point lower IQ score in boys, girls
