Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe
Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe: Rules for new drivers instituted in Massachusetts back in 2007 have led to fewer car crashes, including fewer deadly crashes, among drivers in their teens.
The Real Reasons Parents Refuse HPV Vaccination
The Real Reasons Parents Refuse HPV Vaccination: Safety concerns are a main reason American parents hesitate to have their children vaccinated against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study.
New Evidence Pot May Harm the Teen Brain
New Evidence Pot May Harm the Teen Brain: Teens who stop smoking pot can think and learn better afterward, even if they are only light users, a new study reports.
Kids' Pedestrian Death Rate Rises on Halloween: Study
Kids' Pedestrian Death Rate Rises on Halloween: Study: Trick-or-treating is a Halloween tradition that can quickly turn disastrous, with new research showing a more than 40 percent spike in pedestrian deaths on the spooky holiday.
Crisis text line connects teens with help and it's untraceable | 11alive.com
Crisis text line connects teens with help and it's untraceable | 11alive.com: In the first nine months of Text 4 Help, students sent 466 text messages. Here are some examples: "No one understands me," "I'm afraid of failing, "My friend is suicidal," "I don't have any friends."
Guns send over 8,000 US kids to ER each year, analysis says
Guns send over 8,000 US kids to ER each year, analysis says: Gun injuries, including many from assaults, sent 75,000 U.S. children and teens to emergency rooms over nine years at a cost of almost $3 billion, a first-of-its-kind study found. Researchers called it the first nationally representative study on ER visits for gun injuries among U.S. kids. They found that more than one-third of the wounded children were hospitalized and 6 percent died. Injuries declined during most of the 2006-14 study, but there was an upswing in the final year. The researchers found that 11 of every 100,000 children and teens treated in U.S. emergency rooms have gun-related injuries. That amounts to about 8,300 kids each year.
Bullish post-election Medicaid expansion outlook may not match end result - Modern Healthcare
Bullish post-election Medicaid expansion outlook may not match end result - Modern Healthcare: Although a new report predicts 2.7 million people in nine states could soon become eligible for Medicaid, expansion could look very different state by state.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Gun Violence Among U.S. Youth Has High Price Tag
Gun Violence Among U.S. Youth Has High Price Tag: Treating gunshot wounds in American children and teens costs roughly $270 million a year in hospital bills, researchers report.
In California, Some Doctors Sell 'Medical Exemptions' for Kids' Vaccinations
In California, Some Doctors Sell 'Medical Exemptions' for Kids' Vaccinations: A handful of California doctors are making hay off anti-vaccine parents, charging hundreds of dollars to issue medical exemptions for required childhood vaccinations, a new study claims.
Common Chemical Tied to Language Delay in Kids
Common Chemical Tied to Language Delay in Kids: Children may suffer delayed language skills if their mothers come in contact with common chemicals called phthalates in early pregnancy, new research suggests.
Many Teens Are 'Sextortion' Targets
Many Teens Are 'Sextortion' Targets: Parents of teens can add "sextortion" to the list of things to worry about, because a new study shows that 5 percent of teenagers are targets of this cybercrime.
Will Trump's push for flexibility help revamp insurance markets? - Modern Healthcare
Will Trump's push for flexibility help revamp insurance markets? - Modern Healthcare: Observers are divided over whether the Trump administration's moves to allow states to sidestep certain aspects of the Affordable Care Act will ultimately harm the marketplace and the vulnerable people who shop for coverage there.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Family Leave Boosts Breastfeeding Rates, But Mostly for Affluent Moms
Family Leave Boosts Breastfeeding Rates, But Mostly for Affluent Moms: Paid leave for new mothers may increase breastfeeding rates, but mainly among women with higher incomes, a new study contends.
Decorative Contact Lenses a Danger at Halloween, Any Time
Decorative Contact Lenses a Danger at Halloween, Any Time: Colorful or unusual-looking contact lenses are popular at Halloween, but they could harm your eyes, vision experts warn.
Getting Flu Shot Annually Won't Undermine Its Effectiveness in Kids
Getting Flu Shot Annually Won't Undermine Its Effectiveness in Kids: Does getting a flu shot every year diminish its power to protect children?
Report: ACA premiums 16% higher than they would have been with individual mandate | FierceHealthcare
Report: ACA premiums 16% higher than they would have been with individual mandate | FierceHealthcare: A recent Kaiser analysis found that the repeal of cost-sharing reduction payments and the individual mandate penalty is driving up premium costs significantly.
Medicaid will pay doctors, hospitals more next year - Modern Healthcare
Medicaid will pay doctors, hospitals more next year - Modern Healthcare: The majority of state Medicaid agencies are planning to issue raises next year for providers thanks to the stronger economy. States are also seeing the first drop in Medicaid enrollment in a decade.
Aetna, Anthem expected to continue positive earnings news - Modern Healthcare
Aetna, Anthem expected to continue positive earnings news - Modern Healthcare: Several heavy hitters deliver their earnings results this week, including insurers Aetna and Anthem, both of which are expected to build on positive results from the prior quarter.
Will Trump's push for flexibility help revamp insurance markets? - Modern Healthcare
Will Trump's push for flexibility help revamp insurance markets? - Modern Healthcare: Observers are divided over whether the Trump administration's moves to allow states to sidestep certain aspects of the Affordable Care Act will ultimately harm the marketplace and the vulnerable people who shop for coverage there.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Smoke Alarm With Mom's Voice Wakes Children Faster
Smoke Alarm With Mom's Voice Wakes Children Faster: Young children are more likely to be awakened by a smoke alarm that uses their mother's voice than one with a typical high-pitched alarm, a new study finds.
GEORGIA TODDLER AFM CASE: Georgia toddler paralyzed overnight as AFM fears grow nationwide | WSB-TV
GEORGIA TODDLER AFM CASE: Georgia toddler paralyzed overnight as AFM fears grow nationwide | WSB-TV: A Georgia mother said her toddler went to bed sick and woke up paralyzed from the neck down.
FDA approves Genentech's fast-acting single-dose flu medicine Xofluza
FDA approves Genentech's fast-acting single-dose flu medicine Xofluza: Baloxavir, the only single-dose, oral medicine approved to treat the flu, has been shown to dramatically reduce the duration of symptoms.
Medicaid will pay doctors, hospitals more next year - Modern Healthcare
Medicaid will pay doctors, hospitals more next year - Modern Healthcare: The majority of state Medicaid agencies are planning to issue raises next year for providers thanks to the stronger economy. States are also seeing the first drop in Medicaid enrollment in a decade.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Obesity a Painful Reality for 1 in 6 U.S. Youths
Obesity a Painful Reality for 1 in 6 U.S. Youths: One in six American kids struggles with obesity, and minorities struggle the most, a new report shows.
Feds will aid infants and mothers affected by the opioid epidemic - The Washington Post
Feds will aid infants and mothers affected by the opioid epidemic - The Washington Post: The effort will help newborns dependent on drugs and women who use opioids in pregnancy.
Abrams, Kemp clash in Georgia gubernatorial debate | The Telegraph
Abrams, Kemp clash in Georgia gubernatorial debate | The Telegraph: Candidates for Georgia governor Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Secretary of State Brian Kemp demonstrated in a debate that they’re far apart on policy, even as they’re very close in a recent poll.
Trump signs bipartisan measure to confront opioid crisis - Modern Healthcare
Trump signs bipartisan measure to confront opioid crisis - Modern Healthcare: President Donald Trump pledged to put an "extremely big dent" in the scourge of drug addiction in America as he signed legislation intended to help tackle the opioid crisis, the deadliest epidemic of overdoses in the country's history.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Kids With Autism, Delays More Likely to Be Overweight by Age 5: Study
Kids With Autism, Delays More Likely to Be Overweight by Age 5: Study: Children with autism or developmental delays may be at increased risk for obesity, a new study finds.
Waiver flexibility could widen gap between states - Modern Healthcare
Waiver flexibility could widen gap between states - Modern Healthcare: In handing states greater flexibility to overhaul their insurance markets through waivers, the Trump administration has paved the way for states to diverge further in the access and affordability of its residents' coverage, insurance experts said.
Monday, October 22, 2018
Breastfeeding May Shield Baby From Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Breastfeeding May Shield Baby From Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Another study backs up the belief that "breast is best" when it comes to a baby's health.
Making Halloween Less Scary for Teens With Allergies, Asthma
Making Halloween Less Scary for Teens With Allergies, Asthma: Teens with allergies and asthma can enjoy Halloween as long as they take precautions, an allergist says.
Disabling Hip Ailment Is Another Health Risk for Obese Kids
Disabling Hip Ailment Is Another Health Risk for Obese Kids: Childhood obesity has been linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and early heart disease, but new research now ties it to a sometimes crippling hip condition.
National Health Law Program: Medicaid work requirements are bad policy disguised as flexibility | FierceHealthcare
National Health Law Program: Medicaid work requirements are bad policy disguised as flexibility | FierceHealthcare: Flexibility can be extremely valuable in crafting effective health policy—or it can underpin poor policy, with potentially dangerous consequences, experts warn.
Primary Care Doctors ‘Not Doing Enough’ To Curb STDs | Kaiser Health News
Primary Care Doctors ‘Not Doing Enough’ To Curb STDs | Kaiser Health News: As rates of sexually transmitted diseases surge, public health officials want physicians to step up screening and treatment of patients.
Friday, October 19, 2018
E-Cigarettes Slowed Wound Healing in Animal Study
E-Cigarettes Slowed Wound Healing in Animal Study: "Based on our findings, e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes as it relates to timely wound healing," said study corresponding author Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel. He's chief of facial plastic surgery at Boston Medical Center.
Blue Cross to exit Obamacare market in some Georgia counties
Blue Cross to exit Obamacare market in some Georgia counties: Georgia still expects every county to be covered by at least one insurance option under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Home health aides test political clout in Georgia governor's race - POLITICO
Home health aides test political clout in Georgia governor's race - POLITICO: The National Domestic Workers Alliance claims a membership of more than 2.5 million and has ambitions of matching the political footprint of labor unions.
As Billions In Tax Dollars Flow To Private Medicaid Plans, Who’s Minding The Store? | Kaiser Health News
As Billions In Tax Dollars Flow To Private Medicaid Plans, Who’s Minding The Store? | Kaiser Health News: Insurance companies profit from government contracts but are subject to little oversight of how they spend the money or care for patients. The expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has only exacerbated the problem.
For EHR Reporting Program, cost transparency is top of mind - Modern Healthcare
For EHR Reporting Program, cost transparency is top of mind - Modern Healthcare: The ONC intends to use the EHR Reporting Program to disseminate information about certified software that gauges products' usability, security and interoperability.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Medicaid expansion is about reclaiming dollars, Va. governor says - Modern Healthcare
Medicaid expansion is about reclaiming dollars, Va. governor says - Modern Healthcare: For states that haven't expanded Medicaid, the push to do so isn't just about leaving money on the table. It's also about no longer subsidizing other states without benefit, according to Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia.
Will Republicans keep their new promises on pre-existing condition protections? - Modern Healthcare
Will Republicans keep their new promises on pre-existing condition protections? - Modern Healthcare: Despite congressional GOP candidates' promises, health policy analysts doubt whether victorious Republicans would move to replace those ACA protections with equally strong measures to cover people with health conditions as part of repeal legislation.
Survey: 50 percent of parents believe this myth about the flu shot
Survey: 50 percent of parents believe this myth about the flu shot: more than half of parents with children under age 18 believe their child can get the flu from the flu shot and a third of them think that the shot does not protect against the flu.
Number of Autism Genes Now Tops 100
Number of Autism Genes Now Tops 100: The number of genes known to be associated with autism now stands at 102, researchers report.
Georgia among the worst states for housing for foster children
Georgia among the worst states for housing for foster children: Does Georgia need more foster care homes?
Health Care Tops Guns, Economy As Voters’ Top Issue | Kaiser Health News
Health Care Tops Guns, Economy As Voters’ Top Issue | Kaiser Health News: Nearly three-quarters of voters say that health care is the most important issue for them, but fewer than half are hearing much from candidates about it, according to a poll released by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Rare mystery illness hits 3 Georgia kids this year | Georgia Health News
Rare mystery illness hits 3 Georgia kids this year | Georgia Health News: Three Georgia children have been reported this year as having a rare, polio-like health condition, state officials said Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Countries That Ban Spanking See Less Teen Violence: Study
Countries That Ban Spanking See Less Teen Violence: Study: Nations that officially frown upon hitting kids as a form of punishment appear to have teens who are less prone to violence, new research suggests.
CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Kids
CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Kids: A rare but devastating polio-like virus appears to have made itself at home in the United States, partially paralyzing hundreds of children.
Florida Child Dies From Flu, the First Young Death Reported in the U.S. This Season - The New York Times
Florida Child Dies From Flu, the First Young Death Reported in the U.S. This Season - The New York Times: A child in Florida who had not received the flu vaccine died from the virus, state officials announced on Monday, the first influenza-related pediatric death reported in the country this flu season.
UGA researchers simulate traumatic brain injuries in lab | Georgia Health News
UGA researchers simulate traumatic brain injuries in lab | Georgia Health News: The lack of therapeutic intervention has been a longstanding frustration for those who study concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. Now some Georgia researchers may be making headway in addressing the issue.
States Act To Safeguard Young Cancer Patients’ Chances To Have Children | Kaiser Health News
States Act To Safeguard Young Cancer Patients’ Chances To Have Children | Kaiser Health News: Fighting cancer often involves toxic therapies that can cause infertility. In the past couple of years, five states have moved to require that plans pay for services such as egg removal and storage.
More members, including sicker ones, drive UnitedHealth revenue, profit higher - Modern Healthcare
More members, including sicker ones, drive UnitedHealth revenue, profit higher - Modern Healthcare: UnitedHealth Group recorded higher revenue and profit in the third quarter of 2018, as it served more members, including those with higher acuity health conditions.
Anthem's $16M breach settlement reminds others to assess their cyber risks - Modern Healthcare
Anthem's $16M breach settlement reminds others to assess their cyber risks - Modern Healthcare: Anthem will pay the federal government $16 million for a data breach that affected almost 79 million people. It's the largest data-breach settlement to date, and it signals the importance of conducting deep risk assessments.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Drugmakers Funnel Millions To Lawmakers; A Few Dozen Get $100,000-Plus | Kaiser Health News
Drugmakers Funnel Millions To Lawmakers; A Few Dozen Get $100,000-Plus | Kaiser Health News: Drugmakers' contributions to lawmakers have peaked as surging drug prices emerge as a hot-button political issue. In the past decade, Congress has received nearly $79 million from 68 pharma PACs, run by employees of companies that make drugs treating everything from cancer to erectile dysfunction.
Safe Haven law to receive visual validation | Newton | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com
Safe Haven law to receive visual validation | Newton | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com: In 2002 Georgia passed the Safe Haven law that allows mothers to drop off newborns within a seven day period without the fear of being prosecuted. In accordance with this
National foster care crisis hits Georgia, Bibb County | The Telegraph
National foster care crisis hits Georgia, Bibb County | The Telegraph: Georgia has a foster care problem. There are more children in foster custody than ever before and not enough homes to house them.
Ky. initiative looks to curb rise of babies in opioid withdrawal - Modern Healthcare
Ky. initiative looks to curb rise of babies in opioid withdrawal - Modern Healthcare: The Kentucky Hospital Association launched a program allowing hospitals to share patient information so they can better coordinate care for babies born with opioid withdrawal symptoms.
4,100 more Arkansans lose Medicaid over work requirements - Modern Healthcare
4,100 more Arkansans lose Medicaid over work requirements - Modern Healthcare: More than 4,100 Medicaid expansion enrollees in Arkansas will lose coverage for the rest of 2018 because they did not comply with the state's work requirement. That's on top of the 4,353 people who were dropped last month.
CMS will require drugmakers to list prices in ads - Modern Healthcare
CMS will require drugmakers to list prices in ads - Modern Healthcare: The CMS released a proposed rule that would require drugmakers to list prices for their drugs in their consumer advertising.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Proposed Changes to “Public Charge” Policies Could Lead to Declines in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment as Immigrant Families Face Rising Fear and Uncertainty About Using Public Programs | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Proposed Changes to “Public Charge” Policies Could Lead to Declines in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment as Immigrant Families Face Rising Fear and Uncertainty About Using Public Programs | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation: As the Trump administration proposes changes to federal “public charge” policies, the resulting fear and uncertainty among immigrant families about using public programs could drive down enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
EHRs hit hospitals' bottom lines with uncertain benefits - Modern Healthcare
EHRs hit hospitals' bottom lines with uncertain benefits - Modern Healthcare: Electronic health record software installations can take a financial toll on hospitals and health systems as they wrestle with temporarily lower patient volumes and disruptions to workflows, as well as higher IT costs.
C-Section Rates Have Nearly Doubled Since 2000: Study
C-Section Rates Have Nearly Doubled Since 2000: Study: The number of women delivering babies via cesarean section has nearly doubled worldwide since 2000, to about 21 percent, new research shows.
Add Asthma to List of Possible Causes of Childhood Obesity
Add Asthma to List of Possible Causes of Childhood Obesity: Children with asthma are at increased risk for childhood obesity, a new study suggests.
The Flu Nearly Killed Him. Now He Says 'Get The Vaccine' : Shots - Health News : NPR
The Flu Nearly Killed Him. Now He Says 'Get The Vaccine' : Shots - Health News : NPR: When 39-year-old Charlie Hinderliter got the flu last winter, he ended up in a medically induced coma and spent 58 days hospitalized. Serious, even fatal, complications can hit patients of any age.
Insurance giant will require Medicare beneficiaries to try ‘step therapy’ - STAT
Insurance giant will require Medicare beneficiaries to try ‘step therapy’ - STAT: UnitedHealthcare will require some Medicare patients to try cheaper drugs before pricey biologics and other costly medicines.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19–35 Months — United States, 2017 | MMWR
Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 19–35 Months — United States, 2017 | MMWR: In 2017, coverage with most recommended vaccines among children aged 19–35 months remained stable and high but was lower in more rural areas and among uninsured or Medicaid-insured children. A small but increasing proportion of children received no vaccines by age 24 months.
Skip the Cold Meds for Kids Under 6, Experts Say
Skip the Cold Meds for Kids Under 6, Experts Say: School is in full swing, and with it comes a plethora of colds passed back and forth among kids.
Walgreens and LabCorp to open 600 in-store testing sites | FierceHealthcare
Walgreens and LabCorp to open 600 in-store testing sites | FierceHealthcare: Walgreens plans to partner with diagnostics giant LabCorp to open at least 600 testing centers inside Walgreens retail locations over the next four years.
Average ACA premiums dip as Verma takes aim at critics | FierceHealthcare
Average ACA premiums dip as Verma takes aim at critics | FierceHealthcare: CMS Administrator Seema Verma credited the Trump administration's policy changes as the reason for market stabilization but said it was "by no means a celebration." But policy experts say lower premiums are the product of a market correction following huge increases last year.
Grassley asks FTC to review hospitals' contracts with health plans - Modern Healthcare
Grassley asks FTC to review hospitals' contracts with health plans - Modern Healthcare: The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee has asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into potentially anti-competitive contracts between hospital systems and insurers that limit plan coverage for enrollees.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Epipens have fatal flaws, says Pret A Manger death coroner | News | The Times
Epipens have fatal flaws, says Pret A Manger death coroner | News | The Times: Epipens are “inherently unsafe” for people with food allergies and its manufacturer should take urgent action to prevent deaths, a coroner said yesterday. The comments were made by Sean Cummings, who presided over the inquest of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, who died of an allergic reaction t
Major Childbirth Complications More Likely for Black Women
Major Childbirth Complications More Likely for Black Women: Black women have the highest risk of life-threatening birth complications in the United States, a new study finds.
E-Cigs Continue to Spark Debate Over Health Risks/Benefits
E-Cigs Continue to Spark Debate Over Health Risks/Benefits: With sales of electronic cigarettes skyrocketing, Americans remain divided on whether the devices are a boon or a threat to public health.
Justice Department OKs CVS-Aetna merger with divestiture - Modern Healthcare
Justice Department OKs CVS-Aetna merger with divestiture - Modern Healthcare: The U.S. Justice Department greenlighted the merger between CVS Health and Aetna with a condition: that Aetna divest its Medicare Part D business to WellCare Health plans. That alleviates the federal government's competition concerns.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Maternal Tdap Vaccination and Neonatal Immunity, Timing Key
Maternal Tdap Vaccination and Neonatal Immunity, Timing Key: Maternal Tdap vaccination provided greater neonatal immunity when administered early in the third trimester, according to a new study.
No More Secrets: Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices | Kaiser Health News
No More Secrets: Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices | Kaiser Health News: Congress approved two bills last month that prohibit provisions keeping pharmacists from telling patients when they can save money by paying the cash price instead of the price negotiated by their insurance plan.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
No Surprise: LGBT Teens More Likely to Attempt Suicide | Medpage Today
No Surprise: LGBT Teens More Likely to Attempt Suicide | Medpage Today: First meta-analysis to examine risk of suicide by sexual minority group
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition: Join us November 2–6 in Orlando, FL for the 2018 National Conference & Exhibition! Where the Sky’s the Limit for remarkable education and endless opportunities to share your passion for the health of all children.
Public health officials push for better flu vaccination rates - Modern Healthcare
Public health officials push for better flu vaccination rates - Modern Healthcare: As flu season arrives, public health officials are going on the offensive advocating for improved vaccination rates, especially among healthcare workers.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Nationwide EpiPen shortage keeping some kids out of school
Nationwide EpiPen shortage keeping some kids out of school: The nationwide EpiPen shortage is now forcing some children to stay home from school until their medication can be filled.
Half of Antibiotics Given Without Infection Diagnosis
Half of Antibiotics Given Without Infection Diagnosis: After years of public health warnings about antibiotic misuse, a new study suggests the problem is far from being solved.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2018–2019 | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2018–2019 | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics: The authors of this statement update the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccine and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children. Highlights for the upcoming 2018–2019 season include the following: 1. Annual influenza immunization is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, including children and adolescents. 2. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends an inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV), trivalent or quadrivalent, as the primary choice for influenza vaccination in children because the effectiveness of a live attenuated influenza vaccine against influenza A(H1N1) was inferior during past influenza seasons and is unknown for this upcoming season. 3. A live attenuated influenza vaccine may be used for children who would not otherwise receive an influenza vaccine (eg, refusal of an IIV) and for whom it is appropriate because of age (2 years of age and older) and health status (ie, healthy and without any underlying chronic medical condition). 4. All 2018–2019 seasonal influenza vaccines contain an influenza A(H1N1) vaccine strain similar to that included in the 2017–2018 seasonal
AAP Applauds Passage of Bill That Will Keep Children Safe During Air Travel
Airplane KiTS Act Statement: AAP Applauds Passage of Bill That Will Keep Children Safe During Air Travel
Many Young Drug Abusers Not Tested for Hepatitis C, Study Finds
Many Young Drug Abusers Not Tested for Hepatitis C, Study Finds: Too few teens and young adults with an opioid addiction are tested for hepatitis C, even though they're at high risk for the liver infection, researchers say.
More Preteens Need HPV Shots to Meet Public Health Goal
More Preteens Need HPV Shots to Meet Public Health Goal: Current rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among preteens are too low to achieve goals set by the American Cancer Society, according to a new study.
Flu Season Lingers in Big Cities
Flu Season Lingers in Big Cities: Big cities with a large commuting workforce tend to have longer, more grinding flu seasons, a new study suggests.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Many Georgia Kids Face Barriers To Health Insurance, Medical Care | 90.1 FM WABE
Many Georgia Kids Face Barriers To Health Insurance, Medical Care | 90.1 FM WABE: More than 80 percent of uninsured Georgia children were eligible for coverage in government health insurance programs in 2016, but they were not enrolled, a new report says. Several barriers to enrollment and medical services can prevent kids from getting the care they need, said the report, from the advocacy group
Path to Obesity May Start in Preschool
Path to Obesity May Start in Preschool: Preschoolers who quickly pack on pounds may be at particular risk of becoming obese teenagers, a large new study finds.
Georgia gets ‘D’ on handling mental health, addiction like other medical issues, report says | Georgia Health News
Georgia gets ‘D’ on handling mental health, addiction like other medical issues, report says | Georgia Health News: Many individuals affected by mental illness and substance use are denied care when they need it most, according to the report.
Do You Ask Your Patients About Vaping?
Do You Ask Your Patients About Vaping?: So many people now vape, including tweens and teens, that the FDA has declared e-cigarette use an epidemic.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Sales of Juul E-Cigarettes Skyrocket
Sales of Juul E-Cigarettes Skyrocket: In just a year, sales of Juul electronic cigarettes jumped 641 percent, a new U.S. government study shows.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises on Halloween safety tips.
Traumatic brain injury warning signs parents should look for | 11alive.com
Traumatic brain injury warning signs parents should look for | 11alive.com: After a Georgia high school football player died after a brutal hit on the field, one brain expert shared these tips parents can look for while their child is playing.
Q&A with Rep. Robin Kelly: 'It was safer to have a baby 25 years ago' | FierceHealthcare
Q&A with Rep. Robin Kelly: 'It was safer to have a baby 25 years ago' | FierceHealthcare: Calling the growing problem of maternal mortality "ridiculous," Rep. Robin Kelly is seeking to rally support around legislation that would require protocols in hospitals for protecting new mothers and standardize data collection to help health officials better track the issue.
Sleepy Teens More Prone to Drug Use, Suicide Attempts
Sleepy Teens More Prone to Drug Use, Suicide Attempts: High school students who get too little sleep are more likely than others to use drugs, drink alcohol or attempt suicide, U.S. researchers warn.
More Evidence Video Games May Trigger Aggression in Kids
More Evidence Video Games May Trigger Aggression in Kids: Can violent video games push some kids to act violently in real life? A new research review suggests the answer is "yes."
Monday, October 1, 2018
Just Witnessing School Violence Can Leave Psychic Scars
Just Witnessing School Violence Can Leave Psychic Scars: For middle school students, witnessing school violence can be as bad as being bullied, new research suggests.
Experts call for more research on pregnant and lactating women - STAT
Experts call for more research on pregnant and lactating women - STAT: There's very little research on whether medications are safe and effective in pregnant and lactating women, but an expert panel has ideas to change that.
Eat, Toke Or Vape: Teens Not Too Picky When It Comes To Pot’s Potpourri | Kaiser Health News
Eat, Toke Or Vape: Teens Not Too Picky When It Comes To Pot’s Potpourri | Kaiser Health News: State legalization efforts, as well as the introduction of edible or vaporized cannabis- infused products, may be contributing to experimentation by teens.
GOP lawmaker touts move to lift limits on telehealth for opioid treatment | TheHill
GOP lawmaker touts move to lift limits on telehealth for opioid treatment | TheHill: The measure is included in an opioids bill to be passed this week.
Deadly Flu Season Spurs New Push for Vaccinations
Deadly Flu Season Spurs New Push for Vaccinations: In addition to the deaths, the flu put about 900,000 people in the hospital. Flu cases started ramping up in November 2017 and ran high through the following March, according to the CDC.
Georgia doctors fault Blue Cross emergency room policy
Georgia doctors fault Blue Cross emergency room policy: In Georgia, the state House of Representatives formed a committee to study the issue of surprise billing in emergency rooms.
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