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- ADHD treatments don't reduce symptoms in most children
U.S. researchers monitored 186 3- to 5-year-olds with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and found that 90% of them still had symptoms six years following their diagnosis and ongoing therapy. Two-thirds of the children were taking medications for ADHD and their symptoms were just as serious as the children not taking any form of medication, according to the study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. HealthDay News
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- Daylight hours linked to myopia progression in children
Myopia, or nearsightedness, among children progressed faster during the months with the least daylight compared with the sunniest months, according to a study in the journal Ophthalmology. Researchers looked at more than 200 nearsighted 8- to 14-year-olds in Denmark and found that the length of their eyeballs from front to back increased more during the winter than the summer months. Reuters
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- Playtime may ease children's postoperative pain
Children who played with a stuffed animal and their parents after undergoing surgery had lower pain scores compared with those in the control group, Spanish researchers wrote in the journal Pain Management Nursing. The findings suggest that the distraction of playing may have a vital role in reducing children's pain perception. DailyRx.com
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- Group releases recommendation for better post-discharge care
The American Medical Association has released five patient safety principles for transitioning patients from inpatient to outpatient care. "Patients leaving the hospital too often return to ambulatory care settings that are not well connected to the hospital team and this can result in inefficient, confusing and sometimes unsafe conditions," the report's authors wrote. Evaluating patient heath, supporting self-management and medication management, as well as goal-setting were among the responsibilities outlined in the report. HealthLeaders Media
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- Physician perceptions affect obesity counseling, study finds
Physicians who believe that overeating causes obesity were more likely to tell patients to cut back on portion sizes and calorie consumption, while those who believe sugary drinks cause the condition were more likely to urge patients to reduce intake, a study found. The results in Preventive Medicine suggest that doctors' perception of obesity causes may influence their weight-loss advice, and that education for physicians may help improve the nutritional counseling they provide. HealthDay News
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CDC recommends Tdap during each pregnancy
The March issue of AAP News features an article on the CDC recommendation to administer tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine to pregnant adolescents and adults as part of the 2013 immunization schedule.
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AAP Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight call for Steering Committee Applications
The Institute is now accepting applications for its Steering Committee. This small work group will be involved in moving the initiatives of the Institute forward. The SC will help translate the strategic priorities of the Institute into actual programs and initiatives. As such, the SC will work closely with the Institute‘s staff and advisory board to develop action and evaluation plans for projects and programs. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. CT on Friday, Feb. 22. Learn more and apply.
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