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From 2005 to 2017

Growth in Use of Telemedicine Seen From 2005 to 2017

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Significantly faster increase in use of telemental health services seen in counties with no psychiatrists
Despite numerous difficulties

Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups Higher Than Expected

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As of last Saturday's enrollment deadline, 8.5 million people in 39 states had enrolled
A sickle cell disease prevention and treatment program in the United States has been reauthorized to receive nearly $5 million each year over the next five years.

New Law Boosts Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease

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In 2018, the National Institutes of Health was funded approximately $115 million for research of the disease
Routine use of vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent chronic disease is not recommended

Routine Supplements to Prevent Chronic Disease Not Advised

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Micronutrient supplements may be warranted for specific nutritional needs or deficiencies
From 2007 to 2017

Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017

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Fraud, health crimes, substance abuse exclusions increased 20 percent per year from 2007 to 2017
Pediatric providers need to be aware of the impact of psychosocial factors on the health and wellness of children and youth with special health care needs and their families

Psychosocial Factors Key in Peds Care for Special-Needs Kids

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Report provides guidance for clinicians caring for children and youth with special health care needs
Aggressive steps must be taken by parents

‘Aggressive Steps’ Needed to Stop Adolescent Use of E-Cigarettes

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U.S. Surgeon General issues a call to action for parents, teachers, and health professionals
Pediatric physicians should screen women for postpartum depression at well-child visits and make use of community resources for treatment and referral

Pediatricians Have Role in ID’ing Postpartum Depression

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Routine screening should be integrated into well-child visits at 1, 2, 4, and 6 months of age
The risk for subsequent self-directed violence is increased among young people presenting to the emergency department for certain medical conditions

Risk for Later Suicide Up for Certain Youth Presenting to ED

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Hazard ratios significantly increased for self-directed violence after initial visit for epilepsy, seizures
Vaping among American teenagers increased dramatically in 2018

More U.S. Teens Are Vaping, but Use of Opioids, Alcohol Falling

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About 37 percent of 12th graders said they had vaped within the previous 12 months