Nearly 1 in 5 Parents Put Off Care for Their Kids in Pandemic Nearly 1 in 5 Parents Put Off Care for Their Kids in Pandemic
COVID-19 concerns have led nearly 1 in 5 parents to delay or forgo their child ' s healthcare, according to a survey by the Urban Institute.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 23, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Ambiguity About COVID: A Not-So-Surprising Challenge Ambiguity About COVID: A Not-So-Surprising Challenge
The only thing certain in the COVID-19 pandemic is uncertainty. Can ambiguity be managed and effect positive change?Medscape Blogs (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 20, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics Blog Source Type: news

Pediatric MS Tied to Autoimmune Disorders in Families Pediatric MS Tied to Autoimmune Disorders in Families
High rates of autoimmune disorders in families of patients with pediatric MS, especially second-degree relatives, may point to overlapping genetic risk factors for autoimmunity, experts say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 17, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Mask Clash Shuts Down Suburban NY School Board Meeting Mask Clash Shuts Down Suburban NY School Board Meeting
This episode is one of a number of clashes over masks and vaccinations that have disrupted school board meetings around the country this summer.Associated Press (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 16, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Misinformation at Public Forums Vexes Local Boards, Big Tech Misinformation at Public Forums Vexes Local Boards, Big Tech
Opponents of a possible mask mandate made so many misleading comments about masks, vaccines, and COVID-19 that YouTube removed the video for violating its policies against false claims about the virus.Associated Press (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 16, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Florida, Texas Could Have Averted 4700 Deaths with Higher Vax Rate Florida, Texas Could Have Averted 4700 Deaths with Higher Vax Rate
Both states have less than 60% of adults fully vaccinated compared with the top five states, which have an average of 74% fully vaccinated. Researchers modeled the human cost of the gap.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 13, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

CDC Endorses Third Dose of mRNA Vaccines for Immunocompromised CDC Endorses Third Dose of mRNA Vaccines for Immunocompromised
Just hours after the FDA updated its EUA for COVID vaccines, the CDC has recommended a third dose for those at higher risk for severe or fatal outcomes from COVID.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 13, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Endocrinologists' Wealth Remains Steady, Despite Pandemic Endocrinologists' Wealth Remains Steady, Despite Pandemic
The latest wealth and debt report shows few changes; gender disparities in wealth are notable.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 13, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

EHR Vendors: Don't Punish Us, Physicians for Information Blocking EHR Vendors: Don't Punish Us, Physicians for Information Blocking
Industry is still unfamiliar with the new regulations and needs guidance on how to follow them, EHR executives say; upgrading public health infrastructure is also a priority.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 13, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

FDA Clears App for FreeStyle Libre 2 Glucose Monitor FDA Clears App for FreeStyle Libre 2 Glucose Monitor
System includes optional alarms; app allows for remote monitoring.FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - August 4, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Alert Source Type: news

Neonatal Herpes: The 24th-Hour Workup Neonatal Herpes: The 24th-Hour Workup
How to manage the asymptomatic newborn of a mother with a genital lesion.The Cribsiders (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 30, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news

5 Tips for Feeling Less Guilt When Calling Out Sick 5 Tips for Feeling Less Guilt When Calling Out Sick
Do physicians and other medical professionals get sick? Yes, we do. Then why do we feel guilty about calling out? Here are tips on how to handle it and stay guilt free.Medscape Blogs (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 30, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics Blog Source Type: news

Pentagon, Disney Revive Mask Mandates Following CDC Change Pentagon, Disney Revive Mask Mandates Following CDC Change
The new guidance is a significant shift from the CDC ' s announcement in May that fully vaccinated Americans could skip wearing a mask in most settings.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 29, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Fighting Fauci: From Ridicule to Death Threats, Attacks Continue Fighting Fauci: From Ridicule to Death Threats, Attacks Continue
As one of the key government officials relaying information about the pandemic to the public, Fauci is front and center. That often brings with it the risk of scorn, and sometimes serious threats.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 29, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

CDC Reverses Guidance on Testing for Fully Vaccinated People CDC Reverses Guidance on Testing for Fully Vaccinated People
The CDC previously said fully vaccinated people didn ' t need testing after exposure unless they showed symptoms.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 29, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news