Here are eight recent articles for pediatricians on the latest clinical research findings in pediatric care and general news from the pediatric world.
1. Richmond-based Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and Bon Secours Richmond Health System called off plans to build an independent, free-standing children's hospital in Richmond, calling the plan "no longer viable." Read more.
2. The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition was one of eight physician groups that sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Ostroff, MD, to highlight the importance of ensuring patient safety by requiring transparency with biosimilar product labels. Read more.
3. A recent study found telemedicine consultations can help lower costs by roughly $4,600 and reduce the number of patient transfers for children in rural emergency departments. Read more.
4. Researchers revealed that nearly half (45 percent) of pediatric patient harms are potentially or definitely preventable. Read more.
5. Steven G. Docimo, MD, CMO, vice president of children's subspecialty services and professor in the division of pediatric urology at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, discussed the advantages and challenges of integrating service lines for a children's hospital. Read more.
6. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Lancaster (Pa.) General Health announced a new partnership designed to enhance general pediatric care and support emergency pediatric care for families in the Lancaster County area. Read more.
7. Roger Oxendale, president of Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Fla., announced he will retire at the end of the year. Read more.
8. The Physicians Foundation named Walker Ray, MD, a retired pediatrician, president. Read more.