American Academy of Pediatrics

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Parents in Puerto Rico could be fined $800 if their child is obese

A bill aimed to improve children’s health in Puerto Rico could end up fining parents up to $800 if their children are technically obese for reasons other than medical conditions. Public hearings for the bill will start on Friday, and senator Gilberto Rodriguez said this could help parents make healthier choices, The Guardian reported. How […]

Devices & Diagnostics

One startup’s quest: Standardize neonatal resuscitations, guide physicians through crisis events

A country physician-turned-innovator has created a device to help physicians resuscitate the more than 10 percent* of babies who are born not breathing. Neonatal is a growing area of global concern and has a lot of room for innovation. Already, nonprofit Helping Babies Breathe, an American Academy of Pediatrics program, educates birth attendants on how to […]