Asthma disparities exist, with Latino children of Caribbean descent at risk for poor disease control. Controller medications reduce symptoms; however, medication adherence remains suboptimal. Identifying what factors predict poor medication adherence in at-risk groups could identify important treatment targets.

This study is the first to assess objective rates of medication use among children with asthma in Puerto Rico. Findings suggest that interventions incorporating family resources and addressing parental beliefs about medications may be of benefit across cultural groups. (Read the full article)

Adherence to Pediatric Advanced Life Support resuscitation guidelines for children with sepsis is low; however, few studies have been conducted in the tertiary care emergency department setting.

Adherence to septic shock guidelines in a tertiary care pediatric emergency department is low. Adherence to fluid guidelines and the entire PALS algorithm was associated with a shorter hospital length of stay. (Read the full article)

Little is known about how communication during pediatric asthma visits is associated with child control medication adherence 1 month after the visit.

When providers asked for caregiver input into the asthma treatment plan during the visit, caregivers reported significantly higher child medication adherence to control medications 1 month later. (Read the full article)

Expectations are high that electronic health record–based clinical decision support and performance feedback will improve adherence to guidelines by delivering relevant and actionable information to clinicians. Few studies have evaluated these assertions or examined the combined effects of decision support and feedback.

Clinical decision support customized to a patient’s history and presentation and performance feedback are both effective for improving adherence to guidelines for otitis media. However, the combination of the 2 interventions is no better than either delivered alone. (Read the full article)

Patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) have recurrent episodes of painful swelling. Several new therapies to prevent and treat HAE attacks are approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but their safety and efficacy in children are largely unknown.

Ecallantide appears effective for treatment of HAE attacks in pediatric patients age 10 to 17 years with an acceptable safety profile. It represents a potential treatment option for adolescents with HAE. (Read the full article)

Due to reports of unintentional overdoses, in 2011 the US Food and Drug Administration finalized voluntary recommendations for dosing devices included with over-the-counter (OTC) liquid medications. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association previously endorsed similar recommendations for devices and dosing directions.

This study assessed dosing directions and devices for national brand name OTC liquid medications, available after a voluntary FDA guidance, and found high levels of adherence to most recommendations. Further improvement efforts should prioritize recommendations directly addressing potential dosing errors. (Read the full article)

In 2003, the US Food and Drug Administration issued warnings about hyperglycemia and diabetes with second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs). Since 2004, hyperglycemic and diabetes risk with SGAs has been stated in product labels, and published guidelines have recommended baseline metabolic screening.

Between 2006 and 2011, 11% of children 2 to 18 years starting an SGA had baseline glucose assessed. Youth at risk for diabetes may not be identified. Further, lack of screening impedes determining the contribution of SGAs to hyperglycemia. (Read the full article)

The 2011 national guidelines for the management of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia recommended narrow-spectrum antibiotic therapy (eg, ampicillin) for most children hospitalized with pneumonia. Before the release of the guidelines, the use of broader-spectrum antibiotics (eg, third-generation cephalosporins) was much more common.

After release of the guidelines, third-generation cephalosporin use declined and penicillin/ampicillin use increased among children hospitalized with pneumonia. Changes were most apparent among institutions that proactively disseminated the guidelines, underscoring the importance of local efforts for timely guideline implementation. (Read the full article)

Increasing percentages of youth are living with chronic medical conditions. Although adolescents face peak risks for onset and intensification of alcohol and marijuana use, we know little about these behaviors and their associations with treatment adherence among chronically ill youth.

This study quantifies alcohol and marijuana use behaviors among a heterogeneous sample of chronically ill youth in aggregate and by condition, and measures associations between alcohol use/binge drinking and knowledge about alcohol interactions with medications/laboratory tests and also treatment nonadherence. (Read the full article)

Fans across the world can enjoy Saturday's final between Lyon and Barcelona thanks to UEFA's broadcast partners and live streaming.

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Despite three agreements between the rebels and the government, peace is still elusive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kivus need regional dialogue and a clear, fair repatriation plan, argues Thierry Vircoulon at the International Crisis Group.

For bank account holders who have been victims of debit order fraud, the big four banks share their remedies.

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Fin24 asked financial experts how they would grow R10 000 in the new year. Here's what they said.

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Katie Marshall, Penn State World Campus mental health case manager, connects students learning online to resources in their own communities.

Getting ready for the big game? There are plenty of options, even if you're abroad. Here's how to watch in the states or bypass region blocking with a VPN to watch the Super Bowl.

For a limited time, you can get a Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro computer for as low as $269.99 with a full 1-year warranty as part of an off-lease refurbished sale from the PCMag Shop.

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A sixth resident has died from coronavirus in a care home on Skye.

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"This is a very values-oriented generation—they seek to work with purpose and passion, and without that, they'll leave," an education leader at Microsoft said about Generation Z teachers.

Nearly every state in the nation has experienced enrollment declines, with some states seeing steep declines of more than 50 percent.

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Many consumers are facing limited hours and product shortages at their neighborhood grocery stores and naturally are worried about the availability and safety of their food. A Penn State Extension webinar planned for noon to 1 p.m. May 14 will address these concerns, as well as provide suggestions on alternative places and methods for sourcing food.

There’s still an opportunity to take classes this summer with Penn State York. The two six-week summer sessions, offered remotely, give students a chance to get ahead for fall, catch up on classes, or just get started.

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Math teachers are more likely to be using highly-rated curricula than English-language arts teachers, according to a new analysis from the RAND Corporation.

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A look back at prior attempts to renew the federal law makes one thing clear: We're drifting further and further away from the idea of a strong federal role in K-12 accountability.

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Principals who also teach are a long tradition in a rural Maryland school system, where teachers and school leaders alike attest to the benefits. But some education leadership experts argue the double duty wouldn't work in all schools.

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The Indianapolis archbishop has ordered Catholic high schools in the city to dismiss teachers who are married to someone of the same sex, or sever ties with the archdiocese.

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