April 03, 2013
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Healio Minute Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Edition: TV not an ideal nanny, presenter goes ‘skin deep,’ health plans lack ‘essentials’

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Child conduct suffers somewhat after 3 hours of TV

Healio.com/Psychiatry: But video game screen time had no effect on behavior in 5-year-old children. Read more.

Tanning beds and sunscreens get new limits and labels

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: Presenter summarizes latest research, policy shifts and new FDA-mandated sun-protection rating system. Read more.

Only 2% of current plans meet all demands of Affordable Care Act

Healio.com: Analysis examines the gaps now in clear focus following release of HHS final rule on essential benefits. Read more.

 

Most patients who discontinue statins can successfully restart

Healio.com/Cardiology: Findings suggest that providers should rechallenge patients more aggressively. Read more.

Frequent bacterial transmissions found among patients with cystic fibrosis

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Findings seen as a wake-up call for greater infection control vigilance. Read more.