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After adjusting for factors such as part-time work and specialty, female pediatricians reported an annual income about 93% of what male pediatricians reported in 2017 to 2022.
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While a sizable portion of children have a disability, clinicians and trainees express a lack of confidence in interacting with and treating these patients.
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Children who receive special education services rely on pediatricians to provide comprehensive care for cognitive and physical disabilities. Clinicians however express a lack of confidence in interacting with and treating patients with disabilities. https://t.co/oyT8kYut6U
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Mashup Score: 5First severe case of bird flu in U.S. confirmed by CDC - 14 day(s) ago
A patient in Louisiana exposed to a backyard flock was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu.
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The CDC on Wednesday confirmed that a patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States. https://t.co/9AQxMJ9CTV
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Mashup Score: 1Ear most common site of body piercing injury; hospitalization more likely with pubic injury - 15 day(s) ago
A study examining 10 years of emergency department data shows pubic piercing injuries are 16.8 times more likely to lead to hospitalization than ear piercing injuries.
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A study examining body piercing injuries in teens treated in emergency departments found ear injuries are the most common, but pubic injuries are far more likely to require hospitalization. https://t.co/vfWzF5hO2j
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The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against the State of Florida in 2013, arguing that by failing to provide adequate private-duty nursing services through its Medicaid program, the state was in violation of federal laws.
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Ruling in Florida case could have national implications for home care: https://t.co/69BtOhZRw7
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Mashup Score: 10Make sure your child is up-to-date on whooping cough vaccine - 20 day(s) ago
Parents and caregivers should talk to their pediatrician about getting their child vaccinated against whooping cough, which can spread easily and become a serious infection.
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Parents: make sure your child is up-to-date on whooping cough vaccine. https://t.co/YLx0mmIbHc
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Mashup Score: 3Oropouche virus surging in southern Brazil; CDC warns against unnecessary travel to region - 21 day(s) ago
With the number of reported Oropouche virus cases in Brazil rising faster and earlier than last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning against unnecessary travel to the region.
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With the number of reported Oropouche virus cases increasing in southern Brazil, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising people, especially those who are pregnant, against unnecessary travel to the region. https://t.co/8kh9zrJ6vH
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The AAP recommends introducing complementary foods when infants are 6 months old.
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New data from the U.S. National Survey of Children’s Health says about one in 10 babies is introduced to complementary foods before age 4 months. The AAP recommends exclusive breastfeeding until an infant is 6 months old. Learn more: https://t.co/YlJvBXVAUi
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Mashup Score: 1New ICD-10-CM codes address obesity by classification, BMI - 22 day(s) ago
New codes for obesity by classification and BMI aim to enhance the specificity of medical claims, improve data collection for research and contribute to management of obesity as a chronic condition.
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Several new ICD-10-CM codes related to obesity and body mass index (BMI) were released on Oct. 1. https://t.co/fHtf0Zp0RW
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A federal judge on Monday granted a stay against a final rule allowing more than 100,000 noncitizen Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
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A federal judge on Monday blocked health insurance access through the Affordable Care Act for 100,000 DACA recipients in 19 states and D.C. https://t.co/vMCdeVGFj1
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New AAP research highlights persistent disparities in pediatricians’ income, with female pediatricians continuing to report earning less than male pediatricians in similar positions. https://t.co/XoUildGiSJ