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Today's Headlines
Twenty-nine children have died in the influenza outbreak that now is widespread in 48 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The pediatric deaths so far compare with 122 that occurred during last year's flu season. » More
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New evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that prevalence of obesity has leveled and even declined among low-income, preschool-aged children in New York City (NYC) and Los Angeles (LA) County, California, although other US regions are still experiencing increases. » More
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The Business of Medicine Summit (Philadelphia, Feb 23-24 2013) is a CME-CERTIFIED meeting focused on the practical aspects of running a successful practice. Presented by nationally-recognized experts, topics will include practice management, electronic health records, risk management, healthcare reform and health policy, reimbursement, corporate tax structure, and many other topics focused on supporting today's and tomorrow's physicians and medical practices.Visit:
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A multicenter clinical trial of a new sublingual immunotherapy has shown promise in desensitizing severe allergic reaction to peanut powder.» More
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A retrospective study of infants hospitalized with pertussis showed that babies who had more severe disease had much higher white blood cell (WBC) counts and experienced rapid jumps in WBCs after onset of the illness compared with babies who had less severe infections. » More
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Have your say about what appears in Contemporary Pediatrics
Would you like to join our Contemporary Pediatrics Reader Panel?
If you're in active pediatrics practice, we'd like your opinion on the articles we've invited. As a member of the Reader Panel, you'll play an active role in helping our distinguished Editorial Advisory Board keep Contemporary Pediatrics relevant and practical by occasionally reviewing prepublication drafts of upcoming articles.
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Join physicians from around the country to address the most pressing economic issues facing office-based practices at The Business of Medicine 2nd Annual Summit, Feb. 23-24 in Philadelphia. Attendees can earn up to 15 CMEs.
Topics feature:
• Payment Reform/Models
• Patient Centered Medical Homes, ACOs
• EHRs and Medicare's Meaningful Use Incentives
• Reimbursement strategies
• Risk Management
• Corporate Tax Structure
• Building practice efficiencies
» To register go to bizmedicine.org
The 2013 summit is sponsored by The Jefferson School of Population Health and the Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education, in consultation with the American College of Physicians, and in partnership with Contemporary Pediatrics and Medical Economics.
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