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A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment is frequently associated with comorbid neuropathologies

Comorbid Neuropathies Common With MCI Diagnosis

Mixed Alzheimer's disease neuropathic changes more frequent than pure ADNC among those with MCI
In a Committee Opinion published in the March issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Care Update for Newborns With Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid

Infant may stay with mother during initial newborn care if infant is vigorous with good respiratory effort
For young adults with type 1 diabetes

Differences in Arrhythmic Risk in Nocturnal, Daytime Hypoglycemia

Differences identified in arrhythmic risk, cardiac repolarization among young adults with T1DM
Antidepressant treatment efficacy varies for empirically-defined clusters of symptoms

Antidepressant Efficacy Varies for Depressive Symptom Clusters

Most drugs more effective for core emotional symptoms than for sleep, atypical symptoms
For physicians across specialties

Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling

Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
Spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria can occur through sinks and other areas where water can pool inside hospitals

Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Hospital Sinks

Drug-resistant bacteria can colonize in drains, spread to sinks, and eventually reach patients
In a clinical report published online Feb. 27 in Pediatrics

AAP Addresses Rising Risks to Youth From New Marijuana Laws

Legalization in many states may lead parents, children to think the drug is benign
Pediatricians should be comfortable with treating and screening for sexual assault

AAP Offers Guidance for Treating Victims of Sexual Assault

Physicians need to be comfortable screening for it, offering additional help if needed
Implementation of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a sustained reduction in purchases of taxed beverages

Sugar-Sweetened Drink Tax Tied to Sustained Drop in Purchase

Largest decreases in purchases of taxed beverages seen for households at lowest socioeconomic level
The Supreme Court of Florida has reversed a District Court of Appeal decision deeming information related to patient safety unprotected from litigation discovery

Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation

Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data