Paid Family Leave Policies May Modestly Increase Breastfeeding
Several breastfeeding outcomes consistently improved for married, white, high-income mothers
Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
Researchers also find discordance in info provided to patients about medical records release processes
Health Officers Express Concerns About Vaccine Exemptions
With new California law eliminating nonmedical exemptions, rise in medical exemptions reported
Low Levels of Flu Reported in U.S. From May to October
Seasonal influenza activity was also found to be low in the Southern Hemisphere
No Drop Seen in CT Use for Pediatric Head Trauma
About one-third of children who visit ER with head injuries undergo computed tomography imaging
Cancer Survival Higher in Teens, Young Adults Than Other Groups
Long-term data show teens, young adults had temporary dip in cancer survival due to HIV/AIDS
Prior-Season Vaccination Does Not Curb Flu Shot Effectiveness
Vaccine effectiveness in children varies by flu type, vaccine type but is not reduced with prior shots
Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
HHS study shows Medicare pays 80 percent more than other countries for certain prescription drugs
Nearly Half of Children Seen in ED for Bronchiolitis Get Radiography
Radiography use similar between patients admitted versus discharged from the ED
Infant HIV Infection Ups Risk for Congenital CMV Infection
In utero HIV infection tied to higher cCMV risk in infants of HIV-infected women not on antiretrovirals
