Recommendations Updated for Meningococcal Vaccine in HIV
All HIV+ individuals should receive meningococcal conjugate vaccine (serogroups A, C, W, and Y)
Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits
Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy
Many States Lack ‘Return-to-Learn’ Concussion Laws
Currently, only eight states have laws regarding returning to the classroom after concussion
Low-Carb Diet Cuts Tx Effect of Glucagon in Hypoglycemia
Low-carbohydrate diet results in lower incremental rises in plasma glucose after mild hypoglycemia
Review Identifies Features of Congenital Zika Infection
Five factors identified as unique to Zika, including severe microcephaly with partially collapsed skull
~30K Sports-Related Eye Injuries Yearly in U.S. Emergency Rooms
Paintball and air-gun eye injuries account for large percentage of cases involving vision loss
Impact of HbA1c, BMI Changes on Lipids Varies As Children Age
HbA1c, BMI have modest impact on LDL and non-HDL cholesterol levels, but not on HDL
Transient Topical Corticosteroids of Limited Use in Acne
Doesn't meet primary end points of improved acne severity, mitigation of retinoid-induced irritation
Vague Food Labels Can Place Patients With Allergies at Risk
Misunderstanding warnings could be dangerous for those with food allergies
October 2016 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
