~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...
USPSTF Reaffirms Obesity Screening Recs for Children 6+
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force fine-tunes 2010 recommendation
Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014
Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
Guidelines Presented for Fluoroquinolone Use in Children
Fluoroquinolones should be considered in specific situations when there is no safe, effective alternative
Clean Indoor Environment Can Help Keep Asthma in Check
Controlling allergens, household pollutants can reduce need for medication
Opioid Poisonings in Children, Teens Rising Dramatically
From 1997 through 2012, 1.3 percent of children hospitalized for opioid overdose died
