CDC: Measles Cases Reach 465 This Year in the United States
Meanwhile, New York City declares public health emergency over measles outbreak in Brooklyn
Telemedicine Leads to More Antibiotic Rx for Pediatric Respiratory Infection
More antibiotics prescribed with less guideline-concordant antibiotic management versus other settings
Draft Recommendation Promotes Screening Women for Anxiety
Teen, adult women, including pregnant women, should be assessed for anxiety as part of routine care
Variation ID’d in Rate of Sexual Onset Before 13 Among Boys
Likelihood of reporting sexual intercourse before 13 lower for boys whose mothers have college degree
Ten Infant Deaths Linked to Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleepers
All infants died after rolling from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained
Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children
Mental health issues consistent across BMI groups; social, mechanical issues more common with higher BMI
Odds of Hay Fever Up With Very Early, Late Spring Onset
Odds of hay fever increased for start of season more than three weeks before or after normal onset
Drop Seen in Preinvasive Cervical Disease With HPV Vaccination
Vaccine effectiveness increased for immunization at younger age
FDA Issues Warning on E-Cigarette Liquids Resembling Cough Syrup
Products have labeling, advertising that imitate prescription cough syrup products
Late Preterm Steroid Therapy Found to Be Cost-Effective
Compared with no tx, costs lower when high-risk women given betamethasone in late preterm period
