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July 18, 2012

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FDA bans BPA in baby bottles and drinking cups for children
The FDA announced on Tuesday that bisphenol A is banned from use in baby bottles and sippy cups as part of an effort by the American Chemistry Council to phase the chemical out. However, BPA use in other containers is still permitted, and the decision to ban the chemical does not indicate the FDA is reversing its position on BPA, an FDA spokesman said. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/17)

Missed sleep may affect quality of life in urban children with asthma
Brown University researchers surveyed 147 parents of urban children with asthma and found that a higher incidence of missed sleep was associated with more school absences, less physical activity and lower quality of life. They also noted stronger correlations between missed sleep and asthma morbidity among Latino children than among non-Latino white and black children. The findings appear in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. DoctorsLounge.com/HealthDay News (7/17)

Pediatric Health Care

Cardiac MRI lessens need for angiograms in pediatric heart transplant
Contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI could be an alternative to invasive coronary angiograms in checking for early signs of heart transplant rejection among pediatric patients, a pilot study found. The study was published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. HealthImaging.com (7/18)

Study ties fathers' occupation to risk of birth defects
Some jobs held by men prior to conception and during the first month of pregnancy were associated with an increased risk of birth defects, including artists, chemical workers, computer scientists, pharmacists and landscapers, according to a study in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Researchers classified the jobs of about 14,000 dads into 63 groups and found that almost a third of the occupational types were not linked to any increased birth defect risk. MyHealthNewsDaily.com (7/17)

Maternal solvent exposure raises babies' risk for heart defects
Data from the National Birth Defects Prevention Study showed that women with occupational exposure to organic solvent prior to conception or early in pregnancy had a slightly higher risk of having babies born with heart defects. The findings appear in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Google/The Press Association (U.K.) (7/17)

Survey looks at autism costs across U.S. states
Families living in states with autism insurance requirements spent less on services for children with the disorder than those living in states without such requirements, U.S. researchers found. The findings, based on data from the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs, appear in the journal Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Disability Scoop (7/17)

Chicco recalls high chairs over injury risk
Chicco has recalled an estimated 455,000 of its Polly High Chairs in the U.S. and more than 30,000 in Canada due to the risk of falling on or against the pegs on the back legs. There have been 21 reports of children injured from the chair, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. WITN-TV (Washington, N.C.) (7/16), Northwest Cable News (Seattle) (7/15)

Trends & Technology

Poll shows high EHR satisfaction among doctors
A survey by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics revealed more than half of office-based doctors use EHRs in some form, 85% of whom expressed satisfaction with their systems. More than 70% said they would buy the same EHR system again, according to the research. Modern Healthcare (free registration) (7/17)

HealthierUS School Challenge surpasses goal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and its partners exceeded their goal of having 2,250 HealthierUS School Challenge-certified schools by the end of June, with 3,717 schools certified. The challenge is part of first lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" initiative. Certified schools have voluntarily met USDA standards in nutrition, physical fitness and wellness. Food Business Review (7/16)

Health Policy & Regulations

Lilly's ADHD drug Strattera receives new warning labels from FDA
The FDA issued new safety warning labels for Eli Lilly and Co.'s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment Strattera, or atomoxetine, for people with serious heart conditions. The agency reviewed clinical trials and found that 5% to 10% of adults and children experienced increases in blood pressure and heart rate while on the drug. DailyRx.com (7/16)

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