Thursday, February 27, 2014

New APA autism guidelines 'reduce diagnosis by more than 30%' - Medical News Today

New APA autism guidelines 'reduce diagnosis by more than 30%' - Medical News Today

Children's health can be affected by anti-vaccine conspiracy theories - Medical News Today

Children's health can be affected by anti-vaccine conspiracy theories - Medical News Today

Kids' Body Image Shaped by Parents, Expert Says

Kids' Body Image Shaped by Parents, Expert Says

Quick Vision Test May Help Spot Concussions on Sidelines

Quick Vision Test May Help Spot Concussions on Sidelines

Teens Who Indoor Tan Often Take Other Health Risks: Survey

Teens Who Indoor Tan Often Take Other Health Risks: Survey

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Miscarriage Risk

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Miscarriage Risk

New At The Pediatrician's: Cholesterol Tests For 9-Year-Olds : Shots - Health News : NPR

New At The Pediatrician's: Cholesterol Tests For 9-Year-Olds : Shots - Health News : NPR

Panel OKs growing medical marijuana | Georgia Health News

Panel OKs growing medical marijuana | Georgia Health News

RALEIGH: NC proposes experimental health networks for Medicaid patients | State Politics | NewsObserver.com

RALEIGH: NC proposes experimental health networks for Medicaid patients | State Politics | NewsObserver.com

Food labels to get first makeover in 20 years with new emphasis on calories, sugar - The Washington Post

Food labels to get first makeover in 20 years with new emphasis on calories, sugar - The Washington Post

Report: Almost 4 million with mental illness won’t be covered in states that don’t expand Medicaid

Report: Almost 4 million with mental illness won’t be covered in states that don’t expand Medicaid

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Pediatricians Update Guidelines For Off-Label Drugs - Disability Scoop

Pediatricians Update Guidelines For Off-Label Drugs - Disability Scoop

Common Strep Bacteria May Be Morphing Into 'Superbug'

Common Strep Bacteria May Be Morphing Into 'Superbug'

Hospitals focus on pediatric patients' social, emotional health - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals focus on pediatric patients' social, emotional health - FierceHealthcare

Michelle Obama: White House Sets Limits On School Junk Food Ads | TIME.com

Michelle Obama: White House Sets Limits On School Junk Food Ads | TIME.com

Author Insights: Limited Quality Improvement But No Cost Reduction in Medical Home Pilot « news@JAMA

Author Insights: Limited Quality Improvement But No Cost Reduction in Medical Home Pilot « news@JAMA

Moderate Republicans unveil Medicaid compromise that expands coverage, dramatically reforms system — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Moderate Republicans unveil Medicaid compromise that expands coverage, dramatically reforms system — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

The Courier - Your Messenger for the River Valley - House delays vote on Medicaid expansion

The Courier - Your Messenger for the River Valley - House delays vote on Medicaid expansion

On-time Use of Routine Vaccine Keeps Kids Out of Hospital

On-time Use of Routine Vaccine Keeps Kids Out of Hospital

Obesity Rate for Young Children Plummets 43% in a Decade - NYTimes.com

Obesity Rate for Young Children Plummets 43% in a Decade - NYTimes.com

Nathan Deal: Tighten access to hospital emergency rooms | Political Insider blog

Nathan Deal: Tighten access to hospital emergency rooms | Political Insider blog

Senate Approves Autism Coverage Bill | WABE 90.1 FM

Senate Approves Autism Coverage Bill | WABE 90.1 FM

Long-delayed doc pay hike finally arriving | Georgia Health News

Long-delayed doc pay hike finally arriving | Georgia Health News

Could Medicaid Expansion Debate Turn Into An Immigration Issue? - Kaiser Health News

Could Medicaid Expansion Debate Turn Into An Immigration Issue? - Kaiser Health News

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

DCH conflict-of-interest bill clears hurdle | Georgia Health News

DCH conflict-of-interest bill clears hurdle | Georgia Health News

New drug testing bill moves forward | Georgia Health News

New drug testing bill moves forward | Georgia Health News

Pediatrics Group Balks at Rise of Retail Health Clinics - WSJ.com

Pediatrics Group Balks at Rise of Retail Health Clinics - WSJ.com

Medicaid Expansion Under ACA Likely to be Rare This Year

Medicaid Expansion Under ACA Likely to be Rare This Year

Arkansas Medicaid Fight All About The Math, Governor Says – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Arkansas Medicaid Fight All About The Math, Governor Says – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Two anti-Obamacare bills clear House committee | www.ajc.com

Two anti-Obamacare bills clear House committee | www.ajc.com

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Special interests pour $1.7 million into Capitol trough before... | www.ajc.com

Special interests pour $1.7 million into Capitol trough before... | www.ajc.com

Florida’s child-welfare system is an imperfect model for Georgia | www.ajc.com

Florida’s child-welfare system is an imperfect model for Georgia | www.ajc.com

Governors: 'Obamacare' here to stay | www.ajc.com

Governors: 'Obamacare' here to stay | www.ajc.com

Family Conflicts Can Impair Child's Brain Development: Study

Family Conflicts Can Impair Child's Brain Development: Study

'Heading' Soccer Ball Can Damage Brain, Study Says

'Heading' Soccer Ball Can Damage Brain, Study Says

Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Strikes Kids in California

Mysterious Polio-Like Illness Strikes Kids in California

Panel backs autism coverage requirement | Georgia Health News

Panel backs autism coverage requirement | Georgia Health News

House and Senate in Virginia at loggerheads over Medicaid expansion - The Washington Post

House and Senate in Virginia at loggerheads over Medicaid expansion - The Washington Post

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Prescription Eardrops Seem Best for Kids With Recurrent Ear Infection: Study

Prescription Eardrops Seem Best for Kids With Recurrent Ear Infection: Study

More Evidence That HPV Vaccine Might Lower Cervical Cancer Risk

More Evidence That HPV Vaccine Might Lower Cervical Cancer Risk

Stress In America Survey Shows Teen More Stressed Than Adults | TIME.com

Stress In America Survey Shows Teen More Stressed Than Adults | TIME.com

Carter: ‘Reduce the size of our uninsured population’ | Georgia Health News

Carter: ‘Reduce the size of our uninsured population’ | Georgia Health News

DCH conflict-of-interest bill advances | Georgia Health News

DCH conflict-of-interest bill advances | Georgia Health News

Georgia Senate leaders back insurance coverage for autism | www.ajc.com

Georgia Senate leaders back insurance coverage for autism | www.ajc.com

11th Circuit Invalidates Law on Prompt Insurance Pay | The Daily Report

11th Circuit Invalidates Law on Prompt Insurance Pay | The Daily Report

A clash of views — and numbers — on expansion | Georgia Health News

A clash of views — and numbers — on expansion | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Protecting Children from Gun Violence: A Message from the AAP President

Protecting Children from Gun Violence: A Message from the AAP President

New radiation-free imaging method 'effectively diagnoses cancer' - Medical News Today

New radiation-free imaging method 'effectively diagnoses cancer' - Medical News Today

Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates

Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates

Senate passes foster care reform bill inspired by Gwinnett case | Gwinnett Daily Post

Senate passes foster care reform bill inspired by Gwinnett case | Gwinnett Daily Post

Eastside Medical Center, Walgreens announce clinical collaboration agreement | Gwinnett Daily Post

Eastside Medical Center, Walgreens announce clinical collaboration agreement | Gwinnett Daily Post

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Clues to Obesity Found in Infants

Clues to Obesity Found in Infants

Football Helmets Not Much Protection Against Hits to Side of the Head: Study

Football Helmets Not Much Protection Against Hits to Side of the Head: Study

Heavy Kids May Suffer Worse Elbow Fractures

Heavy Kids May Suffer Worse Elbow Fractures

Newborns Fed Formula in Hospital Less Likely to Be Breast-Fed Later

Newborns Fed Formula in Hospital Less Likely to Be Breast-Fed Later

Candy Flavors Put E-Cigarettes On Kids' Menu : Shots - Health News : NPR

Candy Flavors Put E-Cigarettes On Kids' Menu : Shots - Health News : NPR

Critics of state health plan take message to Capitol | Georgia Health News

Critics of state health plan take message to Capitol | Georgia Health News

Monday, February 17, 2014

Computer Feedback Can Help Students With ADHD Train Their Brains

Computer Feedback Can Help Students With ADHD Train Their Brains

Can High Altitudes Protect Football Players From Concussions?

Can High Altitudes Protect Football Players From Concussions?

Flu Hits Unvaccinated Hardest, Study Finds

Flu Hits Unvaccinated Hardest, Study Finds

Bullying May Have Lasting Health Effects on Kids

Bullying May Have Lasting Health Effects on Kids

Mother's Voice on Special Pacifier Helps Preemies Learn to Eat

Mother's Voice on Special Pacifier Helps Preemies Learn to Eat

Peake retooling medical marijuana bill, ready to face re-election heat | Politics | Macon.com

Peake retooling medical marijuana bill, ready to face re-election heat | Politics | Macon.com

Indoor Tanning Laws Help Keep Teen Girls Away, Study Finds

Indoor Tanning Laws Help Keep Teen Girls Away, Study Finds

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Head, Neck Injury May Triple Younger People's Risk for Stroke

Head, Neck Injury May Triple Younger People's Risk for Stroke

Lawmakers want control over Medicaid expansion - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Lawmakers want control over Medicaid expansion - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Another rural hospital closing | Georgia Health News

Another rural hospital closing | Georgia Health News

State’s exchange enrollees now exceed 100,000 | Georgia Health News

State’s exchange enrollees now exceed 100,000 | Georgia Health News

Lawmakers Set Schedule, Act on Notable Bills Before Adjourning for Week | WABE 90.1 FM

Lawmakers Set Schedule, Act on Notable Bills Before Adjourning for Week | WABE 90.1 FM

Busy day for health bills at Capitol | Georgia Health News

Busy day for health bills at Capitol | Georgia Health News

State’s exchange enrollees now exceed 100,000 | Georgia Health News

State’s exchange enrollees now exceed 100,000 | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Arkansas' Medicaid Experiment, Key To Obamacare Expansion, On Ropes - Kaiser Health News

Arkansas' Medicaid Experiment, Key To Obamacare Expansion, On Ropes - Kaiser Health News

Report: U.S. failing to protect kids from HPV

Report: U.S. failing to protect kids from HPV

Nurse Bill Goes Too Far, Critics Say | Health News Florida

Nurse Bill Goes Too Far, Critics Say | Health News Florida

Vaccination exemptions still on states' legislative agendas - latimes.com

Vaccination exemptions still on states' legislative agendas - latimes.com

Dual Eligibles Get Medicare and Medicaid Help from States - Stateline

Dual Eligibles Get Medicare and Medicaid Help from States - Stateline

Health care tweak: Big companies get wiggle room | www.ajc.com

Health care tweak: Big companies get wiggle room | www.ajc.com

Monday, February 10, 2014

President's Panel Calls for More Girls, Boys to Get HPV Vaccine

President's Panel Calls for More Girls, Boys to Get HPV Vaccine

Autism Costs Average $17,000 Yearly for Each Child, Study Finds

Autism Costs Average $17,000 Yearly for Each Child, Study Finds

New Obesity Weapon: Kids Teaching Kids

New Obesity Weapon: Kids Teaching Kids

Drug Overdose Bills to be Introduced in Georgia House, Senate | WABE 90.1 FM

Drug Overdose Bills to be Introduced in Georgia House, Senate | WABE 90.1 FM

Republicans debate mini-bailouts for hospitals | www.wsbtv.com

Republicans debate mini-bailouts for hospitals | www.wsbtv.com

State workers, Blue Cross await coverage change | Georgia Health News

State workers, Blue Cross await coverage change | Georgia Health News

Millions Trapped in Health-Law Coverage Gap - WSJ.com

Millions Trapped in Health-Law Coverage Gap - WSJ.com

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Teens' Energy Drink Habit May Be Linked to Booze, Tobacco, Drug Use

Teens' Energy Drink Habit May Be Linked to Booze, Tobacco, Drug Use

Don't Pressure Preschoolers to Overeat, Experts Say

Don't Pressure Preschoolers to Overeat, Experts Say

Officials: Liquid synthetic pot new drug threat | www.wsbtv.com

Officials: Liquid synthetic pot new drug threat | www.wsbtv.com

Less Sleep, More Time Online Raise Risk For Teen Depression : Shots - Health News : NPR

Less Sleep, More Time Online Raise Risk For Teen Depression : Shots - Health News : NPR

Georgia Senate Approves 2014 Mid-Year Budget | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia Senate Approves 2014 Mid-Year Budget | WABE 90.1 FM

Navigator program tries to avoid controversy | Georgia Health News

Navigator program tries to avoid controversy | Georgia Health News

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Fever-Related Seizures in Kids Eased by Epilepsy Drug: Study

Fever-Related Seizures in Kids Eased by Epilepsy Drug: Study

Brain Study Explores 'Inner World' of Autism

Brain Study Explores 'Inner World' of Autism

WellStar becoming a Mayo partner | Georgia Health News

WellStar becoming a Mayo partner | Georgia Health News

Fewer than 2 million signed up for Medicaid under the health law, report says - The Washington Post

Fewer than 2 million signed up for Medicaid under the health law, report says - The Washington Post

Hill Plan Would Shift Medicare’s Doctor Payment System To Reward Quality - Kaiser Health News

Hill Plan Would Shift Medicare’s Doctor Payment System To Reward Quality - Kaiser Health News

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Early autism detection: Speech disrupts facial attention in 6-month-old infants who later develop autism - Medical News Today

Early autism detection: Speech disrupts facial attention in 6-month-old infants who later develop autism - Medical News Today

Lack of sleep and exercise, too much TV affects teens' mental health - Medical News Today

Lack of sleep and exercise, too much TV affects teens' mental health - Medical News Today

Obamacare Insurers May Be Forced to Add Medical Providers - Bloomberg

Obamacare Insurers May Be Forced to Add Medical Providers - Bloomberg

CVS Vows to Quit Selling Tobacco Products - NYTimes.com

CVS Vows to Quit Selling Tobacco Products - NYTimes.com

A Third Generation Doctor Questions The Profession - Kaiser Health News

A Third Generation Doctor Questions The Profession - Kaiser Health News

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Expectant Mothers' Colds May Affect Baby

Expectant Mothers' Colds May Affect Baby

Decline of Antibiotic Use Among Kids Seems To Be Leveling Off: Study

Decline of Antibiotic Use Among Kids Seems To Be Leveling Off: Study

Fewer U.S. Kids Killed in Car Crashes; Safety Restraints Still an Issue

Fewer U.S. Kids Killed in Car Crashes; Safety Restraints Still an Issue

Newly insured may still choose ERs over physician visits - FierceHealthcare

Newly insured may still choose ERs over physician visits - FierceHealthcare

Wanna Smoke? It Could Cost You A Tooth, FDA Warns Teens : Shots - Health News : NPR

Wanna Smoke? It Could Cost You A Tooth, FDA Warns Teens : Shots - Health News : NPR

Autism bill is personal for legislators | Georgia Health News

Autism bill is personal for legislators | Georgia Health News

Poll finds support for Medicaid expansion in Virginia - The Washington Post

Poll finds support for Medicaid expansion in Virginia - The Washington Post

Avoid Antibiotics in Pill Form for 'Swimmer's Ear,' New Guidelines Say

Avoid Antibiotics in Pill Form for 'Swimmer's Ear,' New Guidelines Say

U.S. Teens Eat Too Much Salt, Hiking Obesity Risk: Study

U.S. Teens Eat Too Much Salt, Hiking Obesity Risk: Study

Many Parents of Obese Children Underestimate Their Weight

Many Parents of Obese Children Underestimate Their Weight

HPV Shot Doesn't Encourage Sexual Activity in Young Girls: Study

HPV Shot Doesn't Encourage Sexual Activity in Young Girls: Study

Asthmatic black children risk higher readmission rates - FierceHealthcare

Asthmatic black children risk higher readmission rates - FierceHealthcare

Anger at Obamacare on display in House | Georgia Health News

Anger at Obamacare on display in House | Georgia Health News

Study: Patients need training on new health insurance

Study: Patients need training on new health insurance

Monday, February 3, 2014

Thirdhand smoke linked to liver, lung and skin problems - Medical News Today

Thirdhand smoke linked to liver, lung and skin problems - Medical News Today

Obesity-prevention efforts should focus on children who are overweight by five-years-old - Medical News Today

Obesity-prevention efforts should focus on children who are overweight by five-years-old - Medical News Today

Health Reform Differs Across States: Report

Health Reform Differs Across States: Report

Piedmont reaches last-minute deal with insurer | Georgia Health News

Piedmont reaches last-minute deal with insurer | Georgia Health News

Joining GOP Trend, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Urges Fix, Not Repeal, Of Obamacare - Kaiser Health News

Joining GOP Trend, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Urges Fix, Not Repeal, Of Obamacare - Kaiser Health News