Washington State Measles Cases Now at 48 Since Jan. 1
Thirty-four cases involved children ages 1 to 10; 41 patients not vaccinated against measles
After Elbow Surgery, Children May Be Overprescribed Opioids
Patients who had supracondylar humerus fracture sx used less than 25 percent of prescribed drugs
January 2019 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for January 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
HPV Educational Video May Increase Vaccination Rates
Adolescents whose parents watched the video were three times more likely to be vaccinated
Maternal Glucose in Pregnancy Tied to Child’s Glucose Outcomes
Maternal fasting plasma glucose is positively associated with FPG and A1C in childhood
Most Students Receiving Spectacles Wear Them at Follow-Up
Poorer presenting visual acuity and improvement in visual acuity with correction predict spectacle wear
More High-Value Care Associated With Receipt of Primary Care
Increasing investment in primary care may improve value in the U.S. health care system
Rising Temps May Up Burden of Congenital Heart Disease in U.S.
Large increases in specific congenital heart defect subtypes projected in different regions
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
Medication approved to treat children aged 4 or older with asthma, adults with asthma or COPD
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control
