Healio Minute Friday, April 26, 2013 Edition: Prenatal valproate linked to autism in offspring, preemie readmissions called preventable, HPV vaccine schedule is flexible
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Autism risk in children linked to mood stabilizer taken during pregnancy
Healio.com/Psychiatry: Prenatal use of valproate for epilepsy control must be balanced against offspring’s increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. Read more.
Top reasons for preemie readmissions called potentially preventable
Healio.com/Pediatrics: Jaundice, feeding difficulties and respiratory distress are leading causes, pointing to possible discharge assessment weaknesses. With perspective. Read more.
Alternate HPV vaccine schedule may suit college students
Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Six-month delay for third dose shows non-inferior antibody responses – and a good fit on campus. Read more.
Eye care demand may soon exceed supply of caregivers
Healio.com/Optometry: Speaker contends health care reform and changing demographics will create unmet demand by 2020. Read more.
Sugar-sweetened soft drinks: What’s the risk of one per day?
Healio.com/Endocrinology: European researchers report a 22% increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Read more.