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Acute central nervous system complications can occur in children after breath-hold diving

Acute CNS Complications After Breath-Hold Diving in Teens

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Two cases show similar clinical course for young teens diving to about 25 m
In-person staff meetings

In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams

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Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
About half of the nation's hospitals are being penalized by Medicare for having patients return within a month of discharge

Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions

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Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
High levels of physical activity during the early teen years might reduce the risk of diabetes later in life

Exercise in Early Adolescence May Ward Off Diabetes Later On

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Findings shows insulin resistance peaks in early adolescence, so exercise crucial during this period
Experts speaking at the American Psychological Association's annual meeting in Toronto offered evidence in support of time-outs -- and a range of other parenting tactics.

APA: Evidence in Support of ‘Time-Outs’ for Preschoolers

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New look at the evidence supports 'time-outs,' withholding privileges or toys in some cases
Guidelines have been developed for the management of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis at the primary care level. The guidelines were published as a state-of-the-art review article online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Guidelines Provided for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

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Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
The number of U.S. infants who die before their first birthday continues to decline and is at a historic low

CDC: U.S. Infant Mortality Rate at Historic Low

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But American infants still die at rates that are higher than other affluent countries
Teens who frequently use social media are more likely to say they struggle with mental health concerns that are not being addressed

More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens

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Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for autism spectrum disorder in asymptomatic children age 3 and younger. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Aug. 3 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Autism Screening in Children

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Evidence insufficient to assess balance of benefits, harms of screening in asymptomatic children
The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes has led to a number of cases of nicotine poisoning in recent years

Liquid Nicotine From E-Cigs Poses Poison Danger to Children

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Even small amounts of the chemical can cause serious illness, professor says