Ophthalmology
Eye specialist warns parents about dangers of Nerf guns
A University of Alberta ophthalmologist wants safety rules put in place for Nerf toys, after a patient was shot in the eye and nearly lost her vision.
Jun 28, 2019
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News tagged with policy statement
Psychology & Psychiatry
Recommendations developed to prepare children for camp
(HealthDay)—In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 17 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for the preparation of children for summer camps.
Jun 17, 2019
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Cardiology
New recommendations for stroke systems of care to improve patient outcomes
Improvements in stroke systems of care are necessary to ensure scientific advances in the treatment and care of stroke patients improve patient outcomes, according to a policy statement published today by the American Stroke ...
May 20, 2019
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Medications
ACR issues position statements on drug pricing, step therapy
(HealthDay)—Two position statements developed in relation to drug pricing and step therapy have been issued by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).
Apr 15, 2019
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Health
How to protect your kids from drowning
(HealthDay)—Drowning can be swift and silent, making it a leading cause of accidental death among children.
Mar 15, 2019
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Medications
Improving affordability of prescription drugs
Out-of-pocket expenses for prescription medications impose a heavy financial burden, especially on low- and middle-income patients with chronic diseases, often reducing adherence to medication and worsening health outcomes. ...
Feb 6, 2019
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Addiction
Pediatricians push for laws to prevent teen vaping
(HealthDay)—Strong limits on marketing and sales are needed to control and prevent teens' use of electronic cigarettes, a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement says. Teens who use e-cigarettes are more ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Pediatrics
Fighting perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on multiple levels
Over the past several decades, it's become increasingly recognized that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression, are more than just "baby blues." They're the most common complication ...
Jan 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Docs should screen for depression during, after pregnancy
(HealthDay)—Doctors should screen women for depression during and after pregnancy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says in an updated policy statement.
Dec 17, 2018
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Pediatrics
Canada: What will it take to end physical punishment of children?
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement recommending that parents not spank, hit or slap their children.
Nov 22, 2018
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