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Taking iron supplements during pregnancy doesn't appear to significantly change any health outcomes for mother or infant

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Iron Supplementation

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Task force also concludes there's too little information to recommend screening for deficiencies
When used to treat gestational diabetes

Glyburide in Gestational DM Linked to Complications

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Associated with more infant intensive care and respiratory distress
Pediatric emergency medicine physicians should be trained in point-of-care ultrasonography

Recommendations for Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Peds ER

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Pediatric emergency medicine physicians should be familiar with point-of-care ultrasonography use
About 6.1 percent of U.S. allopathic medical school seniors in the National Resident Matching Program were not placed into first-year residency positions

2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors

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2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
In a new report

AAP Opposes Random Drug Testing in Schools

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Helping students avoid substance problems is preferred approach
The best way to measure liquid medications for children is in metric milliliters

AAP: Use Only Metric Dosing for Children’s Medications

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Using metrics, not teaspoons, reduces medication errors, American Academy of Pediatrics says
For pediatricians

Most Young Pediatricians Satisfied With First Jobs

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Most engaged in clinical care; report that allocation of time for specific duties is consistent with goals
Burnout can be prevented if physicians are aware of the warning signs

Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout

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Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
A new breastfeeding toolkit is available

AAFP Issues Comprehensive Breastfeeding Toolkit

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Toolkit is comprehensive resource; includes HHS business case for employer support of breastfeeding
Exposure to common air pollutants before birth may make children more likely to have the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other thinking and behavioral problems

Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Affect Fetal Brain

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Small study found higher risk of ADHD symptoms, other thinking and behavioral problems