July 2018 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for July 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Steps Can Be Taken by Doctors to Minimize Risk of Lawsuits
Steps include having a good handbook addressing legal issues, having risk committees within practices
Pediatric Ward Noise at Night Exceeds Recommended Levels
Poorer quality sleep for children, parents attributed to high levels of noise
Front Desk Staff Can Set Up a Practice for Successful Billing
Front desk staff should be trained, and should not be assigned to billing at same time as answering calls
Few Published Programs Address Medical Trainee Mistreatment
Most common format of program is combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars
Learning to Change Important for Improving Practice
Physicians need to accept that the health care industry is changing and that change is difficult
Young Cancer Survivors Have High Risk of Endocrine Diseases
Results suggest the need for screening, surveillance in survivors
Ties Between Self-Regulation, Obesity in Children Differ by Sex
Effects of obesity prevention efforts targeting toddler self-regulation may differ by gender
Four Strategies Help Doctors Make Personal, Professional Gains
Strategies include taking time for reflection, breaking away from pack, focusing on something specific
No Higher Risk of Autoimmune Disorders After HPV4 Vaccination
Girls 12 to 17 have no increased risk of autoimmune disorders seven to 60 days after vaccination
