New Six-Item Scale Predicts Sleep Apnea in Children
Addition of BMI and neck circumference data do not improve predictive value
Wide Variation in Health Care Costs Across the U.S.
Even within a state, there can be large differences in price
First Commercial Zika Test Approved by FDA
Quest will charge $120 for patients who don't have health insurance
Preventive Topical Steroids Cut Atopic Dermatitis Severity
May also prevent an increase in aeroallergen-specific IgE levels
Review Compares Metformin, OCPs for Teens With PCOS
Four randomized controlled trials show benefits for metformin and oral contraceptive pills
Article Discusses Workplace Violence in Health Care
Workplace violence often underreported; health care sector among industries most subject to violence
Rates of Acid Suppression Med Rx Still Too High in NICUs
Meds in hospitalized high-risk infants linked to necrotizing enterocolitis, increased risk of death
Atomoxetine Use Doesn’t Up Suicide Risk in Children
No increased risk for current atomoxetine use in first- and second-line treatment of youths
Some Primary Care Physician Finances Are Improving
Increase in number of PCPs who report that their financial state is better than a year ago
Doctors Have a Only a Few Weeks Left to Review Financial Data
Physicians have a few weeks left to review, dispute reports relating to their financial ties to industry
