CBS NEWS – The American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing for more screening and treatment when it comes to teenagers who abuse drugs and alcohol. The revised policy also urges more research into effective intervention strategies. SOURCE – American Academy of Pediatrics/MedDay/CBS
Most children who get concussions on playgrounds and playing sports are not treated in hospitals That’s according to researchers at the University of Washington. Doctors say the finding shows the need for all health care providers to improve concussion training. SOURCE – Pediatrics/MedDay/CBS
A new Swedish study suggests women who smoke don’t do as well when undergoing a common breast cancer treatment. Doctors found smokers treated with aromataze inhibitors had three times higher the risk of a breast cancer recurrence. SOURCE – British Journal of Cancer/MedDay/CBS
