Biologic Response Modifier Use in Kids Ups Infectious Complications
Risk varies with class of BRM; increased risk of mycobacterial, viral, fungal, opportunistic infections
Burnout Can Have Acute Personal, Professional Consequences
Physician burnout can contribute to failed relationships, substance abuse, suicidal ideation
AAP: Parents Need to Limit Kids’ Exposure to Media Violence
Parents should be mindful of their children's media diet, while media should stop glorifying aggression
Fracking Site Proximity May Affect Asthma Exacerbation Risk
Patients living in areas with most activity have higher risk of mild, moderate, severe exacerbations
Player-to-Player Hits in Football Up Magnitude of Head Impacts
Running longer before the contact happens also results in larger magnitude of impact
Increase in Acute Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings
Education needed about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoids
Growth in U.S. Health Spending Set to Average 5.8 Percent
By 2025, health spending is expected to account for 20.1 percent of the economy
Intraocular Pressure Down With Anesthesia in Children
Lowest IOP measured immediately after anesthesia induction; increases during deep anesthesia, reversal
Effects of APOE Gene May Be Apparent in Childhood
Findings may lead to earlier interventions, preventive measures for future brain injuries, dementia
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions
AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
