HEALTH LAW & POLICY

State concussion laws put teeth in sports injury treatment

As awareness of sports-related concussions continues to climb and dozens of state concussion laws start to kick in, pediatricians are likely to see an increase in concussion-related visits. Four key recommendations stand out in a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness for the management of sports-related concussions. » More

Pediatricians’ role key in HIV prevention and control

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is among the top-10 leading causes of death in young adults. Pediatricians can play a key role in preventing and identifying HIV infection by promoting risk-reduction counseling and offering routine testing to adolescents. Learn why providing an environment of tolerance and open discussion will help your patients address their risk factors. » More

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High school students fall short on fruit and vegetable consumption

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm what many parents already suspect—that most US high school students do not consume recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. » More

Girls more prone to headaches after pediatric brain trauma compared with boys

Recovery from pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is different between boys and girls, new research shows, with girls more likely to suffer recurring headaches in the year after injury. The findings support the theory of possible similarities in the pathophysiologies of headaches after TBI and migraines in adolescent girls. » More

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