First female-to-male sexual transmission of Zika virus
A suspected case of sexual transmission of the Zika virus from a female to a male has occurred in New York City, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
“This... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
9-valent, quadrivalent HPV vaccines have comparable safety
The 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine was well tolerated in 16-26 year olds and had a safety profile comparable to that of the quadrivalent vaccine, according to an analysis of seven phase III... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Teen birth rate continues to decline
The U.S teen birth rate has dropped for another consecutive year, adding to the long-term decline in teen pregnancy, according to a federal report on trends in child health and well being.
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Source: Pediatric News - July 14, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
CMS: Projected overall growth rate in health spending holding firm
Health spending is projected to grow on average 5.8% from 2015-2025, the same projected rate of grown as announced last year covering 2014-2024, according the CMS Office of the Actuary.
However,... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
CMS to Congress: We might delay MACRA start
Implementation of some MACRA provisions could be delayed, CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt told committee members at a July 13 <a... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
40% of top-rated sunscreens fall short of AAD guidelines
Customer satisfaction ratings of sunscreens do not always reflect the products’ effectiveness, as 40% of the 65 top-rated sunscreens available on Amazon.com did not adhere to all three of the... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
HHS issues guidance on ransomware attacks
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights has issued new guidance to help physicians and their practices combat a ransomware attack.
Ransomware – a type of... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Dexlansoprazole approved to treat heartburn in younger patients
The Food and Drug Administration has approved dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) for gastroesophageal reflux disease patients aged 12-17 years, according to a press release from Takeda... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Dexilant approved to treat heartburn in younger patients
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for gastroesophageal reflux disease patients aged 12-17 years, according to a press release from Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
FDA... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
CDC forecasts low chance of mosquito-borne Zika infection at Olympics
With only a few weeks left until the 2016 Olympic Games get underway in Rio de Janeiro, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging anyone traveling to the Olympics to take... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Cervical spine injury common in children under age 2 with abusive head trauma
BALTIMORE – Cervical spine injuries may be more prevalent than previously thought among young children who sustain abusive head trauma, results of a 4-year, multicenter, retrospective study presented... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
New antibiotics targeting MDR pathogens are expensive, but not impressive
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a number of new antibiotics targeting multidrug-resistant bacteria in the past 5 years, but the new drugs have not led to a substantial improvement... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Incidence of HPV-associated cancers on the rise
The incidence of human papillomavirus–associated cancers is increasing in the United States, but many of these cases could be prevented by the HPV vaccine, investigators from the Centers for Disease... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 12, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Hanger: Incidence of HPV-associated cancers on the rise
The incidence of human papillomavirus–associated cancers is increasing in the United States, but many of these cases could be prevented by the HPV vaccine, investigators from the Centers for Disease... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 12, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
FDA approves first retinoid for OTC acne treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved adapalene gel 0.1% for over-the-counter use, making it the first retinoid for treating acne that will be available in the United States without a... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - July 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
