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Healio Minute Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 Edition: Cola clears way, flu drug for infants, eye coverage

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

A Coke, a smile and no endoscopy

Healio.com/Gastroenterology: Soft drink effectively dissolves gastric phytobezoars. Read more.

Flu fighting grows younger

Healio.com/Pediatrics: FDA approval extends use of Tamiflu to children younger than 1 year. Read more.

Hopeful view on eye coverage

Healio.com/Optometry: Association supports mandatory vision checks for all health plans. Read more.

Disease apparent; identity unknown

 

Healio.com/Dermatology: Severe hand dermatitis masks fingerprint verification. Read more.

Some insurance against asthma exacerbations

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Private health coverage cuts hospital readmissions for asthma. Read more.