Study Explores Factors Linked to Successful Peanut OFC
Higher odds of successful oral food challenge with early introduction, white race, advancing age
Announcement Training Ups HPV Vaccination for Adolescents
Training providers in announcements can increase HPV vaccination coverage for girls and boys
Vitamin D in Pregnancy Might Help Prevent MS in Offspring
Infants born with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis later in life
Ultraviolet B Radiation Exposure Tied to Decreased Risk of Myopia
More exposure to sun's UVB rays between ages 14 and 29 linked to lower risk
Psychotherapy for Depression Offers Teens Long-Term Benefits
Early treatment of depression may lower risk of future episodes of mood disorder
November 2016 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
PCPs Order More Food Allergen Panels Than Allergists
Also order more tests for uncommon causes of food allergy and generate higher costs
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Preemies Often Receive Gastroesophageal Reflux Meds
Seventy-seven percent of those on medications started after NICU discharge; prolonged use common
NIAAA Two-Question Alcohol Screen Valid in Pediatric ERs
Classification of moderate, high risk on screen had best specificity, sensitivity for diagnosing AUD