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Stethoscope hygiene is rarely performed by trainee physicians

Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene

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After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
The case of an 8-year-old Canadian boy suggests that it's possible

Case Report of Food Allergy Acquired Via Blood Transfusion

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Doctors need to be aware of the possibility of 'passive transfer'
Neonatal intubation competency can be modeled using a Bayesian statistical model

Statistical Model Helps Predict Neonatal Intubation Competency

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Bayesian statistical model useful for describing neonatal intubation competency
The 2014 new and updated guidelines for management of bronchiolitis largely focus on tests or treatments to avoid

2014 Bronchiolitis Guidelines Focus on Avoiding Interventions

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AAP recommendations include omitting use of bronchodilators and pulse oximetry
About 10 percent of online human milk samples tested were contaminated with cow's milk in a recent study published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Online Human Milk Samples May Contain Cow’s Milk

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Untested samples may also harbor bacteria, viruses, experts say
The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

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Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Most children with special health care needs with current attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder receive medication treatment or behavioral therapy

Three-Quarters of Children With ADHD Take Meds

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Just under one-third of children receive both meds and behavioral therapy
Pediatric discoid lupus erythematosus carries a significant risk of progression to systemic lupus erythematosus

Pediatric Discoid Lupus Carries Significant Progression Risk

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First year after diagnosis poses greatest risk of progression to systemic lupus erythematosus
Eating disorder education needs to reach overweight youth

Key Disordered Eating Info Not Reaching Overweight Youth

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Prevalence of disordered eating among overweight girls and boys remained the same from 1999 to 2010
Bleach exposure is associated with increased risk of respiratory and other infections in school-aged children

Bleach Exposure May Increase Risk of Infections in Children

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Increased risks of influenza only once, recurrent tonsillitis, and any infection