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- Group urges limits for arsenic in rice
A Consumer Reports investigation of 60 rice products found "significant" levels of arsenic, a known human carcinogen, in some samples. The group called on the FDA to set limits for arsenic in rice and recommended that children and adults moderate their rice intake. Reuters
(9/19), ABC News
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- Exercise can lower diabetes risk in overweight and obese children
Undertaking 20 or 40 minutes of aerobic exercise daily lowered insulin resistance, overall body fat and abdominal fat of overweight and obese children, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed. Researchers found no gender or racial differences in the exercise-related decreases in diabetes risk factors. HealthDay News
(9/18)
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- FDA warns against infant use of SimplyThick
The FDA on Tuesday expanded its warning against the use of thickening agent SimplyThick to include all babies, not just preemies. The product was linked to 22 infant cases of necrotizing enterocolitis, including seven deaths, officials said. CNN/The Chart blog
(9/18)
- Students are more likely to eat veggies with catchy names
Branding may be the key to getting children to eat their vegetables, according to a recent study. Researchers at Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab found that students were more likely to eat fruits and vegetables with catchy names, such as X-Ray Vision Carrots, Power Punch Broccoli, Tiny Tasty Tree Tops and Silly Dilly Green Beans. Researchers found that students were more likely to eat such offerings over a "Food of the Day" option. The Huffington Post
(9/17)
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- Ind. officials unveil plan to serve children's mental-health needs
Indiana state officials unveiled a multi-agency plan to better secure services -- without court intervention -- for children with mental health needs or developmental disabilities. Under the plan, community members, schools and other officials would refer students to a community mental health access site to have their level of need evaluated. In addition, the Division of Child Services will help fund services for those who cannot secure funding through Medicaid or private insurance. The Times (Munster-Hammond-Merrillville-Valparaiso, Ind.)
(9/17)
- Physicians have concerns about growth of urgent care clinics
About 3 million people visit urgent care centers each week, and the number of centers has increased from 8,000 to 9,300 since 2008, according to the Urgent Care Association of America. Patients like the shorter wait times and convenience, but Dr. Glenn Stream, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, said the centers could affect quality and make patient care coordination efforts more difficult. The Washington Post/Kaiser Health News
(9/17)
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- States seek compromise on ACA Medicaid expansion
Indiana, New Mexico and Wisconsin are some of the states seeking to expand their Medicaid programs to include people earning up to 100% of the poverty level and direct people with incomes between 100% and 133% of the poverty level into insurance exchanges. The Affordable Care Act provides funding for states that expand Medicaid eligibility to 133% of the poverty level. The Wall Street Journal
(9/18)
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NCE program: Home Care for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities or Medical Complexity
Oct. 20
Noon CT
The AAP Section on Home Care and the AAP Council on Children with Disabilities will co-host this program, taking place during the NCE. Three national leaders in the practice and policy of pediatric home care and child advocacy -- Ms. Julie Beckett, Dr. Christine Sajous, and Dr. James Perrin -- will offer insights into how pediatricians can best help families organize care in the home for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities or medical complexity. A reception will be held at the end of the session. Learn more.
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AAP national committee vacancies
Nominations are being sought to fill chairperson vacancies on AAP national committees for the 2013-2014 year. The deadline for receipt of all materials is Nov. 16. Committees with chairperson vacancies include: bioethics, drugs, development, fetus and newborn, nutrition, pediatric education, psychosocial aspects of child and family health, and the Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management. Visit MyAAP for detailed information and forms.
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