Estimates of Childhood ADHD Worldwide Differ Significantly
New research suggest about 7 percent of children worldwide have ADHD
February 2015 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
Majority of Doctors Yield to Parents’ Vaccine Delay Requests
But most believe it puts children at risk, researchers find
Tracking Growth Can Facilitate Earlier ID of Celiac in Children
Growth failure remains an early and common feature in patients with celiac disease
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Incidence of Viral Pneumonia Up in Young Children
66 percent of pneumonia cases in more than 2,000 children studied caused by viruses alone
Essential Role for Pediatricians in Care of Sexual Exploitation Victims
Roles can include working to increase recognition of commercial sexual exploitation of children
~4 Percent Increase in Primary Care Visits Expected With ACA
Commonwealth Fund foresees only modest increases in use of services
Water Used to Mix Baby Formula Plays Role in Arsenic Level
Researchers find overall amounts low, but recommend testing privately supplied tap water
