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Approximately one in five individuals may develop mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury

Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury

Authors say findings show importance of follow-up care after emergency department visit
In what probably came as a surprise to many

FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb Resigns

Gottlieb's signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry
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AAP: Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths

American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies
Hospital admissions for heat-related health problems increase in Northern states long before heat alerts are issued

Heat Alerts May Come Too Late in Northern States

Heat-related illnesses rise at heat index of 85 degrees, but heat alerts not issued until 100 degrees
In only the second known case worldwide

Second Man HIV-Free After Stem Cell Transplant

Donor had double copy of gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV
For overweight adults with depression

Studies Look at Ways to Reduce Depressive Episodes in Obese

Integrated intervention associated with decline in body mass index, depressive symptoms
There is a considerable amount of variability in the ways in which electronic health records are used during morning rounds

Problems Identified With Gaps in EHR Functionality in Morning Rounds

Gaps in EHR design lead to workflow standardization issues, use of workarounds, team miscommunication
Children with atopic dermatitis have worse sleep quality

Children With Atopic Dermatitis Have Worse Sleep Quality

Similar total sleep duration seen for children with, without active atopic dermatitis
From 2011 to 2015

2011 to 2015 Saw Drop in Delayed Discharge Rates After TAVR

Rates of discharge decreased beyond 72 hours after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Recommendations have been developed for management of adults with ulcerative colitis; the American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline was published online Feb. 21 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management

Guidelines address diagnosis, treatment, and overall clinical management of adult patients