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Despite guideline recommendations to the contrary

Nearly Half of Children Seen in ED for Bronchiolitis Get Radiography

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Radiography use similar between patients admitted versus discharged from the ED
HIV-exposed infants have high rates of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection

Infant HIV Infection Ups Risk for Congenital CMV Infection

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In utero HIV infection tied to higher cCMV risk in infants of HIV-infected women not on antiretrovirals
The impact of alternative payment models on physician practices has been described in a study published by the RAND Corp. and the American Medical Association.

Pace of Change Has Accelerated in Alternative Payment Models

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Physicians also report increasing complexity of APMs, more financial risk aversion
From 2005 through 2014

Prevalence of Pediatric Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Examined

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In 2005 to 2014, about 14,000 MBS procedures done in children, teens, young adults with severe obesity
The prevalence of arthritis is higher among adults who experience severe and/or frequent childhood maltreatment

Arthritis in Adulthood Linked to Childhood Maltreatment

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Arthritis independently linked to severe/frequent physical abuse, exposure to intimate partner violence
Treatment with myo-inositol for up to 10 weeks does not reduce the risk for type 1 retinopathy of prematurity or death versus placebo for premature infants younger than 28 weeks of gestational age

Myo-Inositol Does Not Reduce Retinopathy of Prematurity

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No reduction in risk for type 1 ROP or death with myo-inositol versus placebo in preemies <28 weeks
In 2013

Almost One in 10 Treated in Hospital for Non-Fatal Injury

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Costs of hospital-treated non-fatal injuries estimated at $1.853 trillion; $168 billion in medical spending
For the first time in nearly two decades

FDA Approves First New Influenza Drug in 20 Years

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Antiviral drug reduces symptoms of uncomplicated influenza when taken within 48 hours of onset
New Jersey health officials on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of seven children after infection with an adenovirus.

7 Children Dead From Adenovirus Outbreak in New Jersey

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Outbreak occurred at a nursing and rehabilitation facility; 11 other children infected
Family-centered pediatric advance care planning is associated with a lower likelihood of symptoms and suffering for adolescents with HIV

Advance Care Planning Lowers Symptoms in Teens With HIV

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Family-centered pediatric advance care planning may result in fewer symptoms, less suffering