Guidance updated for sedation in pediatric dental patients

Kids Health

(HealthDay)—In conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance for monitoring and managing pediatric dental patients during sedation; the guidelines were published online May 28 in Pediatrics. Charles J. Coté, M.D., and colleagues from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry present updated guidance on delivering […]

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GI bleeding research points to need for updated Medicare policies

Health Problems

Penn Medicine researchers are calling for greater precision in Medicare performance reporting for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding following an evaluation of patients with the condition. GI bleeding results in significant complications, deaths, and healthcare costs in the United States. This year, a new Medicare inpatient reporting program was implemented to assess patients with GI bleeding to better address quality […]

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