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Prescribing psychotropics to pediatric patients
Dr. Perri Klass says allaying parents’ concerns is a big challenge.
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Children, adolescents of divorcing parents want more say
Results of a small survey back the adoption of a “child-inclusive” approach in separated families.
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Company is giving drug users a second chance
The pilot program, thought to be the first of its kind, aims to address the opioid crisis and the worker shortage.
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Mothers’ parenting decisions and social norms
A writer asks why society is so quick to pass judgment on the parenting decisions of mothers.
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Native American writer explores identity
Pain can prevent some parents from sharing stories with their children.
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CMS proposal to level E/M payments raises concerns
Dermatologists and oncologists lose under the proposal, while ob.gyns. could see their payments increased.
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Medical associations want withdrawal of Title X changes
A number of physician associations are urging the Trump administration to withdraw its proposed changes to the federal Title X planning program....
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What to expect from next-gen CGRP inhibitors for migraine, cluster headache
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PhRMA spending leads health-sector lobbying efforts
Three other health entities made the lobbying Top 10 for the first half of 2018.
From the Journals
Weight gain linked to progression of fibrosis in NAFLD patients
Degree of weight change was associated with risk of fibrosis progression; those who lost weight reduced their risk.
From the Journals
E-cigarettes: Prices down, sales up
Trends for 2012-2016 suggest that “sales are responsive to their own price changes.”