Immunization improves with bidirectional data exchange between EHRs and registries
The implementation of bidirectional information sharing between electronic health records (EHRs) and immunization registries resulted in improved pediatric immunization coverage, according to new... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 5, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Survey: Teens view e-cigarettes as less harmful than traditional tobacco products
New and emerging tobacco products such as hookah and e-cigarettes are perceived as being less harmful and more socially acceptable than traditional cigarettes, according to Maria Roditis, Ph.D., and... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Male HPV vaccination rates soar with intensive QI project
BALTIMORE – A 3-year quality improvement (QI) measure succeeded in delivering the full human papillomavirus series to more than four out of five eligible boys.
The high rate of completed... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Paperwork snarls stand between kids and at-school asthma medications
BALTIMORE – Four out of five children with asthma didn’t have access to their medication at school because the proper paperwork was missing, according to a survey of 10 inner-city Milwaukee... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Patients with HAIs have more readmissions, higher mortality rates
Patients with a health care-acquired infection had a larger proportion of readmissions, greater associated costs, and higher mortality rates compared to patients with no HAI, according to a study... (Source: Pediatric News)
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U.S. official raises concerns over Zika readiness
The ability of the United States to respond to a potential spike in Zika virus infection rates is a cause for concern, according to a top federal health official.
“The big question is will we get... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Autism screening rises after process-based training
A 3- to 6-month learning program for pediatric and family medicine providers significantly improved their screening for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at 18- and 24-month well child visits, based on... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Seasonal flu holding strong in New Jersey
The 2015-2016 seasonal influenza virus has gotten hold of New Jersey and just won’t let go, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For the week ending... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Food allergy development linked to S. aureus colonization in children with AD
Staphylococcus aureus colonization is associated with development of food allergy in children with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a letter to the editor from Dr. Andrea L. Jones and her... (Source: Pediatric News)
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High-risk siblings of ASD children show lower levels of initiating joint attention
High-risk siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show lower levels of initiating joint attention (IJA) than do low-risk siblings of children without ASD, according to Devon N.... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Consider behavior therapy first for young children with ADHD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging pediatricians treating children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to recommend behavior therapy before prescribing any... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - May 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
VIDEO: Comanagement effective at treating mental health issues in pediatric patients
BALTIMORE – For pediatric group practices to move toward comanagement to more effectively treat any mental health issues their patients may exhibit, the first step is to educate pediatricians about... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Children with internalizing symptoms may not get enough attention
BALTIMORE – Children who exhibit only internalizing symptoms, which are often indicative of anxiety and depression, are less likely to be referred to mental health services than children who exhibit... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Acid blockers boost infections in outpatient preemies
BALTIMORE – Treatment of premature infants with a drug that blocks gastroesophageal reflux once they are discharged home during the first year of life was associated with a significantly increased... (Source: Pediatric News)
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Study reaffirms that maternal flu immunization reduces infants’ risk of flu
Infants born to mothers who received flu immunization during pregnancy were 70% less likely to contract lab-confirmed influenza and 81% less likely to be hospitalized for flu before age 6 months,... (Source: Pediatric News)
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