Neurologists say no study drugs for healthy kids

Prescribing drugs solely to boost thinking and memory functions in children and adolescents who do not have neurologic disorders is not justified, says the American Academy of Neurology in a new position paper on the use of neuroenhancing drugs in children.
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HPV vaccination rate slows with parental concerns

Three-quarters of teenaged girls are not up-to-date on the vaccination series for human papillomavirus (HPV) because their parents have concerns about vaccine safety, according to a national survey on immunization. » More

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Rare neuropathy explains widespread body pain

A newly identified neuropathic disease appears to cause disabling, widespread body pain in children, according to researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital. » More

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EHR adoption may not yield gain in revenues

Health care providers may not see a positive return on investment (ROI) after adopting electronic health record (EHR) systems, suggests a study that examined how physicians would fare financially after incorporating EHRs into their practices. » More

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