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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
Neonatal outcomes are no worse with rotational instrumental delivery than with cesarean delivery for persistent fetal malposition

Rotational Instrument Delivery OK for Fetal Malposition

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Neonatal outcomes similar to those seen with cesarean section
Young baseball players often feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain

AAOS: Many Parents Unaware of Youth Pitching Guidelines

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Also, young players feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain
For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Family-Centered Care Improves Outcomes in Children With ADHD

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Working with families on positive, compassionate parenting skills found to be beneficial
Certain air pollutants may boost the potency of a birch tree pollen that plays a big role in seasonal allergies

ACS: Air Pollution Can Up Potency of Birch Tree Pollen

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Pollutants plus climate change linked to increase in prevalence of allergies worldwide
Dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is associated with improvement in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms for children with ADHD and typically developing children

Dietary Omega-3 Supplements Improve ADHD Symptoms

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Improvement in parent-rated attention for boys with ADHD and typically developing controls
The Society of Pediatric Cardiology Training Program Directors have developed the 2015 Training Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program together with the American College of Cardiology

Revised Guidelines Released for Peds Cardiology Fellowship

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Societies release revised training guidelines, updating 2005 guidelines
Efforts are underway to offer technological solutions to the burdens associated with prior authorizations

Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations

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Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Installation of an alcohol interlock device in all new U.S. vehicles is estimated to be cost-effective in preventing alcohol-related crash fatalities and injuries

Universal Alcohol Interlock Could Cut Many Crash Deaths/Injuries

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Especially among young drivers; analysis shows device would be cost-effective in all new U.S. cars
More than 300 students and staff at Olathe Northwest High School were tested last week after a reported case of tuberculosis at the school. The testing identified 27 more people with tuberculosis infection

Over Two Dozen Test Positive for TB at Kansas High School

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Officials testing all who might have been in close contact with the first confirmed case of TB