Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics: January 2016

Friday, January 29, 2016

Georgia House passes $1.1 billion spending increase | www.ajc.com

Zika virus likely to hit Georgia, health officials say | www.ajc.com

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Prenatal Antidepressant Use Not Linked to Infant Heart Defects: Study

Gwinnett Medical unveils neonatal unit ambulance | Georgia Health News

Melanoma Strikes Earlier If Indoor Tanning Begins in Teens: Study

Lawmaker blasts dental group over hygienist bill | Georgia Health News

GOP leaders call for continuation of Medicaid expansion | Concord Monitor

Study confirms that fast food advertising increases fast food consumption in children

Zika Testing Is Urged for Some Newborns - The New York Times

Many children with Medicaid not getting required dental care - The Washington Post

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Insurer that runs Georgia health plan lost hard drives with data on 950,000 individuals | The Watchdog blog

E-cigarettes: teen users three times more likely to smoke a year later - Medical News Today

AAP: Drugs Should Not Be First Option for Babies in Pain | Medpage Today

Childhood obesity panel: 40 million kids under 5 overweight

Pregnant Women And New Mothers Need Depression Screening : Shots - Health News : NPR

Monday, January 25, 2016

Schools Must Do More to Combat Obesity Among Hispanic Kids: Report

Genetically Modified Monkeys Might Aid Autism Research

Obstetricians' Group Urges Docs to Help Support Breast-Feeding

Utah lawmakers get creative with Medicaid expansion | Deseret News

GOP state senator: ‘I believe we will expand Medicaid’ | Political Insider blog

Check The Fine Print: Some Work-Based Health Plans Exclude Outpatient Surgeries | Kaiser Health News

Sunday, January 24, 2016

'Standing Desks' in Classrooms May Kickstart Kids' Activity

Healthy-Eating Tots Still Like Junk Food

Obesity Before Pregnancy Tied to Raised Risk of Newborn Death

States Simplify Medicaid Sign-Ups | Kaiser Health News

DHH secretary 'optimistic' about Medicaid expansion details after Washington meeting | NOLA.com

Thursday, January 21, 2016

More Evidence Preterm Birth Could Raise Autism Risk

Zika Virus Likely to Spread to Southern United States, Experts Predict

Bill would let Ga. cities limit fireworks | The Augusta Chronicle

Louisiana's Medicaid expansion enrollment could grow to 450,000 | NOLA.com

Wyoming committee rejects Medicaid expansion proposal | News | trib.com

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Simple solution to childhood obesity: More water at lunch, study says | syracuse.com

Out-of-Shape Teens May Face High Blood Pressure Later

HIV Testing Rates Still Low Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC

Breast Concerns May Sideline Many Teen Girls From Sports

Teens Who Tan Indoors May Be More Likely to Smoke, Drink, Use Drugs: Study

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Teens who use cannabis at risk of schizophrenia - Medical News Today

One hookah session delivers 125 times the smoke of one cigarette - Medical News Today

Sleep-deprived teens find it harder to cope with stress - Medical News Today

Water dispensers in schools: do they lower obesity in students? - Medical News Today

Candy-Flavored E-Cigarette Ads Appeal to Young: Study

Teens' IQ Drop Can't Be Blamed Solely on Pot: Study

Clinton urges Georgia: Expand Medicaid program | Georgia Health News

UnitedHealth Tops Estimates, Overcoming Obamacare Losses - Bloomberg Business

Monday, January 18, 2016

More Evidence That Severe Poverty Harms Kids' Health

NFL works with charity to offer ER docs education on concussions - FierceHealthcare

Legislative panel reflects divide on Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Obama Seeks To Offer New Incentive For States To Expand Medicaid | Kaiser Health News

Bevin's Medicaid testing ground lies in Eastern Kentucky

Hispanic Children’s Uninsured Rate Hits Record Low, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Georgia House Democratic Caucus announces push to expand Medicaid | www.ajc.com

Acetaminophen Tops List of Accidental Infant Poisonings

HPV Vaccine Rates Highest in Poor and Hispanic Communities: Study

Kindergartners With Traumatic Life Experiences Struggle More in School

Average Age of First-Time Moms in U.S. Still Rising: CDC

Deal says health care costs need tight rein | Georgia Health News

In call for unity, McAuliffe urges lawmakers to avoid 'political sideshows' - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia Politics

Obama Seeks To Offer New Incentive For States To Expand Medicaid | Kaiser Health News

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Spike in Newborn Drug-Withdrawal Tied to Prenatal Painkiller Use

Alcohol Ads Should Be a No-See on TV for Kids

Pre-Pregnancy Potato Consumption Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Columbus Regional losing pediatric cancer specialist, searching for alternatives | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

DFCS announces retroactive food stamps for some Georgia families | State News | gwinnettdailypost.com

Louisiana’s New Governor Signs an Order to Expand Medicaid - The New York Times

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

The HPV immunization gap: Boys’ vaccinations lagging | Georgia Health News

Infant Delivery and Feeding Methods Can Affect Gut Composition

Georgia’s foster care crisis: Desperate need for parents | Georgia Health News

Blue Cross softening its approach, says new president | Georgia Health News

Kentucky moves ahead with plans to dismantle health exchange | The Seattle Times

Monday, January 11, 2016

Preschoolers who eat their veggies just as likely to eat junk food - Medical News Today

Delivery method, infant diet could impact long-term health - Medical News Today

Local lawmakers head to Atlanta for the first day of Georgia General Assembly session - Rome News-Tribune: Local

Kids With Vision-Damaging Cancers May Face Ills Later

Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke, CDC Says

State Legislatures Brace For Medicaid Expansion Measures | Kaiser Health News

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Study: Expanding Medicaid aids health access

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines: Limit Sugar and Salt, Boost Fruit and Veggie Intake

Kids With ADHD May Be More Likely to Have Accident in Traffic: Study

U.S. Flu Activity Remains Low: CDC

Sunday Interview with Debbie Buckner: 'It's been a huge educational opportunity' | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

FTC reaches $250,000 settlement with IT vendor over data encryption - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Idaho governor unveils new plan to address coverage gap | The Charlotte Observer

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Slower patient growth, higher wages, more expensive drugs ahead for hospitals - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Half of primary care doctors provide unnecessary specialty referrals upon patient request - Medical News Today

Intriguing gender differences found in autistic friendships - Medical News Today

Mexico's Soda Tax Linked to Reduced Consumption

No Link Between 'the Pill' and Birth Defects: Study

Rep. Peake unveils bill for growing medical cannabis | Georgia Health News

Judge slams state over slow pace on talks with Justice Department | Georgia Health News

Edwards sets July 1 date for planned Medicaid expansion - Houston Chronicle

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Shots at the pharmacy — a growing trend in Georgia | Georgia Health News

Millions of Teens Exposed to E-Cigarette Ads: CDC

Study Ties Autism Risk to Prenatal Exposure to Asthma Drugs

Easier flu season so far likely due to more effective shot

More children seeing e-cigarette ads | The Augusta Chronicle

Some GOP Governors Flip for Medicaid Funds -- On Their Terms | The Fiscal Times

Feds Funding Effort To Tie Medical Services To Social Needs | Kaiser Health News

Gaps Remain Among States’ Medicaid Efforts To Help People Kick Smoking Habit | Kaiser Health News

Chemicals linked with severe respiratory disease found in common e-cigarette flavors | News | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Childhood Cancer Treatment May Raise Adult Heart Disease Risk

Children with disabilities get camp experience in Rutledge | Georgia Health News

Rare metal: Where are the Platinum plans? | Georgia Health News

Hillary Clinton plan calls for Florida to mandate autism coverage | Tampa Bay Times

Arkansas governor asks for new limits on Medicaid plan | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KATV

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