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Trump halts ACA cost-sharing reduction subsidy payments
The action prompted criticism from medical organizations and health insurers alike.
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Trump order allows end-around ACA rules
President promises benefit for small business; physician groups object.
From the Journals
International parental attitudes of HPV vaccination have similarities, differences
Parents’ knowledge about HPV was the strongest factor tied to their daughters’ immunizations.
From the Journals
Missed opportunities abound to give HPV vaccine to adolescent girls
Chances were missed even in well-adolescent and vaccine-related visits.
Conference Coverage
Physical inactivity in youth is an independent risk factor for schizophrenia
PARIS – Nonparticipation in organized sports tied to 4.88-fold increased risk of developing the disorder.
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Cardio-oncology booms but awareness lags
As cancer treatment options expand, so do their cardiac effects, and everyone caring for patients should be aware of them.
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Nearly 80% of health care personnel stepped up for flu shots
Large Internet survey shows high rates of vaccination, as well as potential strategies to improve them further.
From the Journals
Insulin pumps associated with lower risk of ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemia in kids
Keep risk low by pumping up insulin.
Conference Coverage
Evidence is mixed on probiotics in pediatric patients
The evidence in the literature to support use of probiotics to treat children with diarrhea, colic, or eczema varies by condition and strain of...
News from the FDA/CDC
Payment gaps seen for child visits
Private insurance costs are consistently higher than Medicaid since 2010, with geographic and specialty variation.
From the Journals
Tdap during pregnancy, or before, offers infants pertussis protection
Many women still don’t receive Tdap during pregnancy.