WHO Offers Evidence-Based Folate Concentration Guidelines
For greatest decrease in neural tube defects, RBC folate concentrations should be >400 ng/mL
AAP: Guidelines Updated for Lice Infestation Among Children
American Academy of Pediatrics also gives advice on best medicines to treat infestation
Breastfeeding Linked to Better Breast Cancer Outcomes for Mom
Strongest benefit seen in most common types of tumors, researchers say
Pediatric Academic Societies, April 25-28
The Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies was held from April 25 to 28 in San...
Physician Compensation Up for Most Specialties
Top three earners for patient care are orthopedists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists
PAS: Hypothermia Offers No Benefit in Comatose Children
No survival benefit for survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
PAS: Rate of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Increasing
From 2004 to 2013, increase from seven to 17 cases per 1,000 admissions to NICUs
Microneedle Patch Could Offer Alternative Mode of Vaccination
Designed to be easier to use, safer, more portable than syringes
CDC: Surveillance System Can Help Reduce Health Care Injuries
Nurse assistants and nurses found to have highest injury rates among all occupations examined
AAP Advises Doctors on How to Identify Child Abuse
New guidance offers suggestions on protecting children, too
