Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics: May 2015

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

For Kids Who Stutter, Rhythm Perception May Be Key

Just two sessions of CBT may prevent or delay cannabis use among teenagers - Medical News Today

Legislator: Waiver plan still requires legislative OK | Georgia Health News

Feds unveil long-awaited overhaul of Medicaid managed care | TheHill

‘Milestone’ Rules Would Limit Profits, Score Quality For Medicaid Plans | Kaiser Health News

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Fewer U.S. Hospitals Send New Moms Home With Formula

Delaying Umbilical Cord Clamping Might Boost Child Development

Official who ‘helped stabilize’ DCH finances retiring | Georgia Health News

The GOP Wants a Watchdog for Obamacare | The Fiscal Times

Doctoring, Without the Doctor - NYTimes.com

Smoking Rates Continue to Drop in Many States: CDC

Dyslexia Unrelated to Vision Problems: Study

Living at Higher Elevations Linked to SIDS Risk

Georgians Could Save $617 Million By Eating Less Salt | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia, Albany area public health promoting water safety campaign | Albany Herald

Smoking rate declining in Georgia, says CDC | Georgia Health News

Atlanta’s Piedmont system landing new hospital | Georgia Health News

Medicaid Expansion Helps Cut Rate Of Older, Uninsured Adults From 12 To 8 Percent | Kaiser Health News

U.S. Offers Florida a Deal That Could Ease Budget Impasse - NYTimes.com

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Rhythm Perception May Be Linked To Stuttering, Study Finds : Health & Medicine : Science World Report

More U.S. Kids Getting Mental Health Treatment

Pet Geckos May Pose Health Risk

Breath-Holding Games Are Killing Swimmers, CDC Warns

Hufstetler wants alternative to Medicaid expansion - Rome News-Tribune: Local

Obamacare’s ‘Narrow Networks’ in California Meet and Beat Expectations | The Fiscal Times

Marco Rubio, House GOP back Rick Scott in Medicaid standoff with HHS - Washington Times

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Give Bystanders Mild 'High'

Bullied as a Kid, Obese as a Grown-up?

Nearly 1 in 5 Female College Freshmen Sexually Assaulted: Study

Patients can be the greatest teachers | Georgia Health News

Medicaid expansion discussion in Kansas has a new twist – Kansas Health Institute

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 17-23

Maternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime - Medical News Today

Marijuana use linked to earlier puberty, stunted growth in boys - Medical News Today

CDC: Ga.’s Use Of ADHD Medication For Children Above Average | WABE 90.1 FM

Soaring Medicaid Enrollment Could Hit State Budgets | The Fiscal Times

Preschoolers Aren’t Getting Enough Exercise, Study Says | TIME

Monday, May 18, 2015

Low Physical Activity Levels Found in Youth Dance Classes

Many Kids With Asthma Also Sensitive to Peanuts: Study

Brain Differences Seen in Teenage Heavy Drinkers

Parents of Child Cancer Patients Prefer Honesty, Study Finds

Preschoolers Get Too Little Physical Activity in Child Care

Suicide Rate Up Among Young Black Children in U.S.

States Lose $721B If SCOTUS Rules Against Obamacare | The Fiscal Times

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Clowning Around May Be Good Medicine for Kids Facing Surgery

Peake will lead new medical cannabis panel | Local & State | Macon.com

State studying design for Medicaid waiver plan | Georgia Health News

New Medicaid Rules Could Be ‘Epic’ - NationalJournal.com

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Smoking Makes a Comeback in Georgia Bars, Restaurants

CDC: 1 in 10 Children Diagnosed With ADHD

Gwinnett, metro Atlanta top exchange enrollment | Georgia Health News

Louisiana House agrees to financing mechanism for Medicaid expansion | NOLA.com

Feds close insurance loopholes on preventive care | www.ajc.com

Infant antibiotic use linked to illness in adulthood - UPI.com

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Infectious-Disease Expert Debunks Common Vaccine Myths

HPV Vaccination for Girls May Help Prevent Cancers in Males

Girls With Autism Fare Worse Than Boys, Study Finds

Gov. Scott back in DC, seeking support in health care fight - Baltimore Sun

State developing registry for cannabis oil | Georgia Health News

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

More Georgia rural hospitals opt out of birthing babies | www.myajc.com

Expectant Mothers' Lifestyle May Influence Child's Later Weight

Kids Born to Older Dads May Face Risk of Blood Cancers

New Moms' Codeine Use Down Since Health Warnings

Home Visits By Nurses For First-Time Mothers Help Reduce Government Costs | Kaiser Health News

Medicaid Expansion Is Still A Tumultuous Fight In Several States | Kaiser Health News

Obese teens at increased risk for Alzheimer’s, dementia - Los Angeles health | Examiner.com

Monday, May 11, 2015

Concussion May Hurt School Performance for a While

Peanut Allergy Exposure Occurs Most Often at Home, Study Says

Study Links Sleep Troubles to Children's Mental Health

Where you’re born can shorten your life | Georgia Health News

Missteps By Missouri Medicaid Become Ammunition For Expansion Foes | Kaiser Health News

How One Hospital Brought Its C-Sections Down In A Hurry | Kaiser Health News

Florida budget snarled as governor challenges ‘Obamacare’ - The Washington Post

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Almost all parents of overweight children believe their children are 'the right weight' - Medical News Today

Measles May Weaken Immune System for Up to 3 Years, Study Contends

Despite Recent Measles Outbreak, Resistance To Vaccinations Persists : Shots - Health News : NPR

Grady outlines plan to transform care for uninsured | Georgia Health News

GOP-led Medicaid expansion states test limits of CMS flexibility on waivers - Modern Healthcare

Thursday, May 7, 2015

'Love Hormone' May Help New Moms Heed Crying Babies

For Gay Children, Bullying Begins Early, Happens Often: Study

How the fight against prescription drug abuse changed Georgia law | Georgia Health News

Medical care case from Dougherty County to go before Georgia Supreme Court | Albany Herald

No agreement between Florida governor, feds on Medicaid | The Charlotte Observer The Charlotte Observer

State wants to try Medicaid experiment | www.myajc.com

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Does Mom's Cellphone Startle the Fetus?

Georgia child welfare reform legislation establishing child abuse registry signed into law | The Augusta Chronicle

Patient safety scores for hospitals get an update | Georgia Health News

Why Your Future Vaccination Might Not Be A Shot : Goats and Soda : NPR

Healthy relationships may prevent depression in child abuse survivors | Reuters

Fathers have big influence on teens' drinking habits | Reuters

Exposure to air pollution in the first year of life increases risk for allergies Medical News Today

Study examines incidence of concussion in youth, high school, college football Medical News Today

Competitive food and beverage policies found to reduce childhood obesity Medical News Today

$101M in ACA funds to go toward new community health centers - FierceHealthcare

3 Steps May Lead to Healthier Eating

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Preterm birth alters brain connections linked to cognitive functioning, study finds Medical News Today

Serogroup B Meningococcal Vacine May Help Against Disease

Preemie Girls Feed Sooner Than Boys, Study Finds

U.S. Birth Rate Hovers at All-Time Low, CDC Reports

Atlanta No. 16 on 'Most challenging cities to live with asthma' list - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Georgia teams up with its neighbors to help kids | Georgia Health News

Kansas, Texas join Florida Medicaid expansion suit - Orlando Sentinel

Monday, May 4, 2015

Sleepwalking Parents Likely to Have Sleepwalking Kids

Many Young Football Players Get Concussions at Practice, Study Says

Legislators dub 2015 General Assembly 'year of the child' | www.wsbtv.com

Almost 12 million gained Medicaid coverage under ObamaCare | TheHill

Contrary to goals, ER visits rise under Obamacare

Paying Medicaid Enrollees To Get Checkups, Quit Smoking and Lose Weight: Will It Pay Off? | Kaiser Health News

Stress Eating: Kids Overeat When They're Upset, Study Shows

Many Pregnant Women Think E-Cigarettes 'Safer' Than Regular Cigarettes

As whooping cough grows, study finds vaccine wanes | The Seattle Times

Buzzy: A new approach to fighting needle pain | Georgia Health News

Kids' Eye Injuries From Air, BB and Paintball Guns on the Rise

ADHD Tied to Higher Risk of Eating Disorder in Kids and Teens

Moms' Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Tied to ADHD, Other Issues in Kids

When Restaurants Offer Healthy Kids' Fare, Children Eat It

Unsupervised Home Births on the Rise: Study

Study Finds Hospitals In Medicaid Expansion States Are Better Off | Kaiser Health News

Genius and autism may share genetic link, study finds

Friday, May 1, 2015

Expanding Medicaid Trims Hospitals' Costs Of Caring For Uninsured : Shots - Health News : NPR

Washington: Studies: Hospitals fare better in states that expand Medicaid | Washington Watch | McClatchy DC

Chemical Change In Synthetic Marijuana Suspected Of Causing Illnesses : Shots - Health News : NPR

State’s air quality better, but still worrisome | Georgia Health News