In case you missed it: October 19 to October 23

This week’s top articles included:

Misshapen heads in infants create complicated assessment​​

A number of abnormal head shapes can occur during development in the womb. A recent guide is available to help pediatricians assess these issues and understand when to seek a referral.

Medicaid funding impacts circumcision utilization​

A report examines the impact of Medicaid funding on how many neonates undergo circumcision.

How governmental spending can impact infant mortality​

An investigation examines how governmental spending, in both health and nonhealth areas, can impact infant mortality rates.

Does exposure to an epidural during delivery increase autism risk?​

An investigation looks into whether exposure to maternal epidural during delivery has an impact on risk for autism spectrum disorder.