Doctors Can Be Misled About FDA ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Designation
Many believe meds supported by stronger evidence than the law requires to achieve designation
Hydrolyzed Egg Preparation Safe for Egg-Allergic Children
Low allergenic hydrolyzed preparation increases proportion of patients becoming tolerant to egg
VA Commission on Care: Eliminate VA Medical Centers
Eight veterans organizations denounce document in letter to Commission Chairwoman
Cushing’s Sx Described in Infant Treated With Ophthalmic Steroid
Four-month-old developed ICS after six weeks of intranasal dexamethasone ophthalmic solution
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued for 2015-2020
Guidelines include limit on added sugars and encourage daily coffee consumption
Distress Still High After Chemo Completion in Childhood ALL
Need for targeted early screening, psychosocial interventions to help patients, families at this time
ENDO: High BMI at 6 Months Tied to Probable Obesity at 6 Years
Pediatricians should assess body mass index beginning at 6 months, researchers advise
March 2016 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for March 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Child Mental Health Care Varies Widely in Primary Care Settings
Prevalence of mental health diagnosis, psychotropic medication prescribing vary across U.S. practices
Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
