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Guidelines Outlined to Ease Peds Transition to Adult Health Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Guidelines have been updated to support the health care transition from adolescence to adulthood, according to a clinical report published online Oct. 22 in Pediatrics.
Postnatal Education Increases Pain Relief Use at Vaccinations
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In-hospital postnatal education about infant pain management at vaccinations leads to more frequent use of pain relief interventions, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Asthma May Raise Obesity Risk Later in Childhood
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Early-onset asthma and wheezing may contribute to an increased risk of developing obesity later in childhood, according to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of the European Respiratory Journal.
Light Use of Topical Skin Tx Before Radiotherapy Seems Safe
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Contrary to the advice most cancer patients receive, light or moderate use of topical agents before radiation treatment does not appear to increase the radiation dose to the skin, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in JAMA Oncology.
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Personalized Support Boosts Families" Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers
Cancer Survivors Have Lower Levels of Physical Activity
Pharmacist-Led Med Review Improves Medication Quality in Older Patients With Cancer
Screening + Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Nurses" Mental Health
Number of Health Care Workers Has Increased 198.5 Percent Since 1990
Therapeutic Hypothermia Duration Explored in Comatose OHCA Survivors