Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for January 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Rising Temps May Up Burden of Congenital Heart Disease in U.S.
THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Projected increases in maternal heat exposure may result in increased congenital heart defect (CHD) burden, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
More High-Value Care Associated With Receipt of Primary Care
THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Receipt of primary care is associated with significantly more high-value care, slightly more low-value care, and a better health care experience, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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FDA Receives an ‘F’ in Tobacco Prevention Report Card
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration was given an “F” in a new American Lung Association report card evaluating tobacco prevention programs.
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Expanded Recall Announced for Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An expanded recall of ibuprofen oral suspension drops that may contain higher-than-specified levels of ibuprofen that could harm infants’ kidneys has been announced by Tris Pharma, Inc.
More Severe Injuries Sustained at Jump Parks Versus Home Trampolines
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of fractures/dislocations, lower-extremity fractures, fractures in adults, and surgical interventions is higher for injuries associated with jump parks versus home trampolines, according to a study published in the Jan. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Omega-3 fatty acid (n3PUFA) supplements do not appear to improve asthma control in teens and young adults who are overweight or obese, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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1976 to 2016 Saw Drop in Firearm Ownership in Families
TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 1976 to 2016, there was a decrease in the proportion of families who had young children and owned firearms, although an increase was seen in the proportion who owned handguns, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in Pediatrics.
Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Eye Infections in Newborns Advised
TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has reaffirmed the recommendation for use of ocular prophylaxis for gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation statement published online Jan. 29 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Few Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Meeting HbA1c Goals
TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Only one in five children and adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the United States achieve American Diabetes Association (ADA) goals for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), according to a study published online Jan. 18 in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.
Washington State Declares Health Emergency as Measles Spreads
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A statewide public health emergency was declared in Washington after a measles outbreak near Portland, Oregon, reached 31 cases on Friday. The outbreak in the Pacific Northwest is in what has been called an antivaccination “hot spot” in the United States, the Associated Press reported.
Screen Time Linked to Poorer Child Developmental Performance
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Screen time is associated with poorer performance on developmental screening tests among young children, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Increase Seen in Multiple-Victim School-Related Homicide Rate
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — During 2009 through 2018, multiple-victim school-associated homicide rates increased significantly, while single-victim homicide rates remained stable from 1994 through 2016, according to research published in the Jan. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Likelihood of Engaging in Choking Game Higher in Troubled Teens
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents with higher levels of conduct disorder symptoms and greater rates of depressive symptoms have increased odds of reporting participation in the choking game, in which pressure is applied to the carotid artery to temporarily limit blood flow and oxygen, according to a study published online Jan. 28 in Pediatrics.
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Adverse Birth Outcomes Up With Medically Assisted Reproduction
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children born by medically assisted reproduction have an increased risk for adverse birth outcomes; however, the increased risk appears to be attributable to other factors, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in The Lancet.
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Lean Body Mass in Childhood Linked to Lung Function at 15
FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Higher lean body mass during childhood and adolescence is associated with higher lung function at age 15 years for both sexes, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Psychopathology in Adulthood Up With Child Lead Exposure
THURSDAY, Jan. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Higher childhood blood lead levels are associated with more psychopathology during the life course, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Improved Genetic Risk Score Aids Type 1 Diabetes Classification
FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An improved type 1 diabetes (T1D) genetic risk score (GRS), the T1D GRS2, is highly useful for classifying adult incident diabetes type and improving newborn screening, according to a study published in the February issue of Diabetes Care.
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Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment
FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a report published in the January issue of Value in Health, an ISPOR–The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research working group indicates the lack of good practices in three areas of health technology assessment (HTA).
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Many Teens Not Up to Date on HPV Vaccination
FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many adolescents do not complete human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination before turning 13 or 15 years old, according to a report published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Gun Injury Hospitalization Cost Over $911 Million 2010 to 2015
THURSDAY, Jan. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The average annual cost of inpatient hospitalizations for firearm injury exceeded $911 million from 2010 to 2015, with 9.5 percent of that amount due to readmissions, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in PLOS ONE.
Measles Outbreak Prompts Public Emergency in Washington State
THURSDAY, Jan. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An ongoing measles outbreak has led to a public health emergency being declared in Clark County, Washington.
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Initiative Tied to Decreased Racial Inequity in Breastfeeding
THURSDAY, Jan. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A hospital-based initiative in Southern states is associated with increases in breastfeeding rates among African-American infants, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in Pediatrics.
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Mavoglurant Improves Visual Attention in Fragile X Syndrome
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For patients with fragile X syndrome (FXS), mavoglurant treatment improves visual attention and pupil reactivity, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in PLOS ONE.
Herd Protection Seen With 4-Valent HPV Vaccination
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 2006 to 2017, there was a decrease in 4-valent vaccine-type human papillomavirus (HPV) detection among vaccinated and unvaccinated women, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in Pediatrics.
Addition of BMT Not Indicated in Some With Peds Hypodiploid ALL
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For some children with hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation does not improve outcomes compared with chemotherapy alone, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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CDC: Slight Hike in Prevalence of Gastroschisis Since 2006-2010
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Over time, the prevalence of gastroschisis has increased, with more babies born with gastroschisis in areas with high and medium versus low opioid prescription rates, according to research published in the Jan. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
FDA Chief Threatens to Halt E-Cigarette Sales
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sales of electronic cigarettes could be halted if companies do not stop marketing the devices to youth, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., warned.
Messages for Increasing Parental Confidence in HPV Vaccine ID’d
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Providing information on the benefits of vaccination, including cancer prevention, and avoiding expressing urgency to vaccinate can increase parent confidence in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in Pediatrics.
Guidelines Developed for Managing Severe Atopic Dermatitis
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Guidelines have been developed for the management of severe atopic dermatitis (AD); the recommendations have been published as a clinical management review in the January issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
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Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Primary care providers are well positioned to provide critical support and personalized care for youth with gender dysphoria and their caregivers or families, according to a review published online Jan. 21 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Wearable Sensor Data Help ID Children With Internalizing Dx
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Wearable sensor data extracted from a fear induction task paired with machine learning can accurately identify young children with internalizing diagnosis, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in PLOS ONE.
Exome Sequencing Beneficial for Pediatric Kidney Recipients
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Whole-exome sequencing (WES) can identify a genetic cause for almost one-third of pediatric kidney transplant recipients, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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Assessing Symptoms After 4 Weeks of Psychotherapy Helpful in Teens
FRIDAY, Jan. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Therapists implementing interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents (IPT-A) should routinely monitor depression symptoms and consider augmenting treatment for insufficient responders as early as week 4 of treatment, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Mandated Neonatal Abstinence Reporting Helps Quantify Cases
FRIDAY, Jan. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Mandated neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) surveillance and reporting allows state health departments to quantify incidence and informs programs and services, according to research published in the Jan. 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Trained Alert Dogs Can Detect Impending T1DM-Related Events
FRIDAY, Jan. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Trained alert dogs can help patients with type 1 diabetes regulate their blood glucose levels, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in PLOS ONE.
Inappropriate Antibiotic Rx Common in Privately Insured
FRIDAY, Jan. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Less than half of all outpatient antibiotic prescription fills by privately insured nonelderly adults and children in the United States are appropriate or potentially appropriate, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in The BMJ.
FDA Panel Has Tie Vote on New Type 1 Diabetes Drug
FRIDAY, Jan. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel vote on whether to recommend approval of the first oral medication for type 1 diabetes ended in an 8-8 tie Thursday.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Epilepsy Drug Sabril
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The first generic version of Sabril (vigabatrin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent complex partial seizures in adults and children aged 10 years and older with epilepsy.
WHO: Vaccine Hesitancy a Major Global Health Threat
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vaccine hesitancy is among the top 10 health threats facing the world in 2019, the World Health Organization says.
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FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has only about five weeks of funding left to review new drug applications, according to Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
Antibiotics Often Inappropriately Prescribed for Bronchiolitis in ED
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most children younger than 2 years with bronchiolitis seen in U.S. emergency departments and prescribed antibiotics have no documented bacterial coinfection, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.
Temporary Impairment in HRQOL After Teen Sports Concussion
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adolescent sports-related concussion (SRC) is associated with temporary impairments in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), according to a study published online Jan. 15 in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.
Asthma Undiagnosed in One in Five Urban Adolescents
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of undiagnosed asthma is 20.2 percent among urban adolescents, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in the Journal of Urban Health.
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Achieving Healthy Diet From Sustainable Food Feasible
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Achieving a healthy diet from sustainable food systems is feasible but will require considerable shifts toward healthy dietary patterns, according to a report from the EAT-Lancet Commission published online Jan. 16 by The Lancet.
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Nerve Transfer Promising for Acute Flaccid Myelitis Patients
THURSDAY, Jan. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Two patients diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis and upper-extremity neuropathy who were treated with peripheral nerve transfer continue to demonstrate functional recovery at two years, according to a case series recently published in Pediatric Neurology.
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Low-Income Women Lack Menstrual Hygiene Supplies
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many low-income women cannot afford menstrual hygiene supplies, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Adoption of advanced health information technology (HIT) capabilities is inconsistent across health care systems, with electronic health record (EHR) standardization being the strongest predictor of advanced capabilities, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Managed Care.
Review Shares Best Practices for Evaluating Penicillin Allergy
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new review, published in the Jan. 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, addresses best practices for the evaluation and management of reported penicillin allergies.
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Accidental IV Dislodgement Reported to Be Very Common
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Clinicians perceive accidental dislodgement of intravenous (IV) devices to be a common occurrence, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.
FDA to Resume Inspections of Riskier Foods
TUESDAY, Jan. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Routine inspections of riskier foods will resume as early as today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
TUESDAY, Jan. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Ethical principles are discussed in an updated Ethics Manual, issued by the American College of Physicians (ACP) and published as a supplement to the Jan. 15 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
TUESDAY, Jan. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The influence of heritability and environmental factors has been identified for a large number of phenotypes, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Nature Genetics.
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Recalling Positive Memories May Cut Depression Risk for Teens
TUESDAY, Jan. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Recalling specific positive life experiences may build resilience and help lower vulnerability to depression among adolescents with a history of early-life stress, according to a research letter published online Jan. 14 in Nature Human Behaviour.
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Delayed Contraception Leads to Early Unwanted Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Jan. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Delayed contraceptive initiation is associated with unwanted pregnancy within three months of sexual debut, according to a study published online Jan. 15 in Pediatrics.
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800-662-HELP Underappreciated in Media, General Population
MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline (800-662-HELP) seems to be underappreciated in the media and by the general population, according to a research letter published online Jan. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Investigational Cream Promising for Atopic Dermatitis
MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Topical application of a transient receptor potential vanilloid subfamily, member 1 (TRPV1) antagonist may be an effective and safe treatment for patients with mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a phase IIb study published online Jan. 8 in the British Journal of Dermatology.
Expanding Pharmacist Practice Scope Could Reduce ED Overcrowding
MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The introduction of emergency department- or community-based pharmacists with an expanded scope of practice may cut emergency department overcrowding, according to a study recently published in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
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Lack of Parent-Teen Agreement About Teen Suicidal Thoughts
MONDAY, Jan. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There is a high prevalence of parental unawareness and adolescent denial of suicidal thoughts, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Pediatrics.
About Half of Young Patients Have Had Private Time With Doctors
FRIDAY, Jan. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — About half of adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients report having had private time with a health care provider (HCP) and having spoken to an HCP about confidentiality, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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CDC: Flu Cases Hit 7 Million in the United States
FRIDAY, Jan. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The flu season is picking up steam, with about 7 million Americans having been struck by a strain of the flu virus, health officials said Friday.
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Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU
FRIDAY, Jan. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 influenza admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) have an increased risk for adverse birth outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Birth Defects Research.
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Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
FRIDAY, Jan. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The difference in health spending between the United States and other countries is still explained by health care prices, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
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CDC: E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over
THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The Escherichia coli outbreak linked to California-grown romaine lettuce appears to be over, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
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U.S. Food Supply May Be at Risk Due to Government Shutdown
THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Food inspections have declined due to the partial shutdown of the U.S. government, potentially putting the nation’s food supply at risk.
E-Cigarette Aerosol Exposure Tied to Asthma Symptoms
THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Secondhand exposure to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) aerosols may be related to asthma symptoms in youth, according to a study published in the January issue of CHEST.
Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients
THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Influenza vaccination during hospitalization is associated with reduced risk for readmission, outpatient visits, fever, and clinical evaluations for infection postdischarge, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
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Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The phenomenon of private equity acquisition of physician practices is discussed in an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Jan. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Measles Outbreak in New York State Largest in Recent History
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There have been at least 112 confirmed cases of measles in Rockland and Orange counties and at least 55 in New York City in what officials say is the largest measles outbreak in New York state in recent history.
Chemo-Radiation Combo Tied to Higher Survival in Peds Hodgkin
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Combined modality treatment (CMT) is associated with improved overall survival in pediatric patients with early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Oncology.
Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. female health care workers, particularly women of color, live in poverty and lack health insurance, according to a study published online Dec. 20 in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The costs of oral and injectable brand-name drugs increased from 2008 to 2016, with most of the increase due to existing drugs, while new drugs accounted for cost increases in specialty and generic drugs, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
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Depression Tied to Worse Asthma Outcomes in Urban Teens
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Depressive symptoms are prevalent among urban teens with asthma and are associated with worse outcomes, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in Academic Pediatrics.
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Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 1997 through 2016, there was an increase in medical marketing, especially direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising, according to research published in the Jan. 1/8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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USPSTF Affirms Guidance for Hep B Screening at First Prenatal Visit
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection screening in pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Jan. 8 by the task force.
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AI Technology IDs Genetic Diseases by Analyzing Facial Photos
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Certain genetic diseases can be detected by new artificial intelligence technology that analyzes a photo of a person’s face, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Nature Medicine.
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Antibiotics Prescribed for Children More Often at Nonpediatric EDs
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most emergency visits by children occur at nonpediatric emergency departments, which have more frequent antibiotic prescribing, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in Pediatrics.
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Strict Ordinances Tied to Lower Youth Tobacco Use
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Strict local tobacco retail licensing (TRL) regulation may lower rates of cigarette and electronic cigarette use among youth and young adults, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in Pediatrics.
Single-Family Rooms May Benefit Very Preterm Infants
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For extremely preterm infants, the use of single-family rooms is associated with reduced sepsis incidence and improvements in breastfeeding rates during hospital stays but with no difference in long-term neurodevelopment, according to a review published online Jan. 7 in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
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Muscle Atrophy Occurs Rapidly in Critically Ill, Ventilated Children
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children receiving invasive mechanical ventilation for ≥48 hours often experience muscle atrophy, especially in the diaphragm, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in PLOS ONE.
Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The overall cancer death rate decreased continuously by 27 percent from 1991 to 2016, according to a report published online Jan. 8 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate
TUESDAY, Jan. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Eliminating the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate penalty is unlikely to destabilize the individual market in California but could roll back coverage gains, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
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Screening Donated Blood for Zika Not Cost-Effective
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Screening donated blood for Zika virus is cost-effective only in the high mosquito season in Puerto Rico, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Multimethod Approach Improves ID of Med Nonadherence
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An approach involving a combination of provider report and pharmacy refill data can improve identification of medication nonadherence among youth with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in the January issue of Pediatric Nephrology.
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Recent Nasal Preps Less Effective Than Injected Vax for Flu in Kids
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) is less effective than inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) against influenza A/H1N1pdm09 in all pediatric age groups, according to research published online Jan. 7 in Pediatrics.
Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors at Risk for Later Cancers
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) remain at increased risk for developing subsequent malignant neoplasms (SMNs), according to research published online Dec. 17 in Cancer.
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Home Monitoring of Lung Function Feasible in Teens With Duchenne
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In adolescent patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), use of a handheld device (HHD) to assess pulmonary function at home is feasible and provides reliable data, according to an analysis recently published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases.
Health Benefits of Nonsugar Sweeteners Uncertain
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — There is no compelling evidence to indicate health benefits of nonsugar sweetener (NSS) use on a range of health outcomes, according to a review published online Jan. 2 in The BMJ.
Prenatal Valproate Exposure Linked to Increased ADHD Risk
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Use of the antiepileptic drug (AED) valproate during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among offspring, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Network Open.
Functional Milestones Identified for Persons With Down Syndrome
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Most persons with Down syndrome (DS) maintain their personal hygiene by age 13 years and work independently by 20 years, according to a study published online Dec. 24 in the American Journal of Medical Genetics.
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School Nutrition Programs Slow BMI Gains in Children
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Body mass index (BMI) increases in middle school students can be limited by school-based nutrition policies but not by physical activity policies, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Children Reaching Bone Maturity Earlier
FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Both initiation and completion of the process of epiphyseal fusion (EF) are occurring earlier in children than they did a century ago, according to a study recently published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.
Newborn Genomic Sequencing Can Identify Disease Risk
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Newborn genomic sequencing (nGS) can detect the risk for disease onset during childhood and actionable adult-onset disease, according to a study published in the Jan. 3 issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics.
Pediatric Mortality Rate From Opioid Poisoning Rose 1999 to 2016
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From 1999 to 2016, there was close to a threefold increase in the pediatric mortality rate from opioid poisonings in the United States, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in JAMA Network Open.
Child Pneumonia Rate Dropped Globally From 2000 to 2015
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The global incidence of child pneumonia and related mortality decreased substantially from 2000 to 2015, consistent with decreases in the prevalence of some key risk factors, according to a study published in the January issue of The Lancet Global Health.
College Students at Increased Risk for SgB Meningococcal Dz
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — College students have an increased risk for sporadic and outbreak-associated serogroup B meningococcal disease, according to a study published online Dec. 31 in Pediatrics.
Smoking Habits Do Not Differ for Teens With, Without Asthma
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Smoking habits do not differ for adolescents with asthma or their parents versus those without asthma, according to a letter to the editor published online Dec. 4 in Allergy.
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Limited Examination Detects Scabies With High Sensitivity
WEDNESDAY, Jan 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Examination limited to hands, feet, and lower legs has a sensitivity of about 90 percent for detecting scabies, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
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