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HEALTHCARE COSTS

Unnecessary tests and treatments for babies

As part of the Choosing Wisely campaign, the American Academy of Pediatrics worked with a team of neonatologists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston to devise a list of the top 5 tests and treatments that can be left out of routine newborn care because of cost or lack of efficacy. Do you order these tests?


INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Locker room-acquired MRSA

Children and teenagers who play sports are at increased risk for community-associated MRSA infections. Advising your patients and their families about how easily this infection spreads can go a long way in preventing the transmission of MRSA. How can your patients protect themselves?

HAVE YOU READ THESE?

Juiced: What kids do to compete

CDC updates recommendations for 2015-2016 flu season

August 29, 2015

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