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AAP: Epinephrine Admin Training Needed in Many Schools
In 2015 to 2016, 2.7 percent reported that epinephrine was administered by unlicensed staff
AHA: Target Organ Damage From HTN Also Seen in Teenagers
Sixteen percent of teenagers had left ventricular hypertrophy with SBP below the 95th percentile
AHA: Multifaceted Intervention Improves BP Control
Increase in BP control from 65.6% to 74.8%, with significant increase in control in 12 of 16 practices
CGM Use in Pregnancy Improves Neonatal Outcomes
No apparent benefit for continuous glucose monitoring for women planning pregnancy
AAP: Cellphone Ownership Linked to Cyberbullying in Children
Cellphone owners in grades 3, 4 were significantly more likely to be victims of cyberbullying
AAP: Sliding on Lap Linked to Leg Fracture for Young Children
Percentage of injuries for children on lap of another person was higher for younger age groups
AAP: Some Improvement in Child Passenger Safety Practices
Increase in rear facing infants from 84 to 91 percent during 2009 to 2015, but drop in booster seat use
AHA: Home BP Monitoring Down for Those Without Partners
Having, being aware of/treated for hypertension linked to increased frequency of home BP monitoring
AAP: Opioid Dependence/Abuse Public Health Issue for Children
ER visits for opioid dependence/abuse increased from 32,235 in 2008 to 49,626 in 2013
AAP: Incidence of Golf Cart Accidents 0.36/100,000 Patients
Among children, median patient age is 11 years and median hospital length of stay is two days
