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Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome
Strong recommendation advises screening for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years
Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt
Weekend Admission Tied to Higher Stroke Mortality
Admission for hemorrhagic stroke on weekends versus weekdays tied to higher mortality at both rural, urban hospitals
Maternal Hypothyroidism Linked to Risk for ADHD in Offspring
Risk for ADHD increased in children of mothers with hypothyroidism diagnosed prior to, during pregnancy
Time to Diagnosis Longer for Subtle Seizures in Focal Epilepsy
Most related motor vehicle accidents tied to new-onset focal epilepsy in those with subtle seizures
Higher-Calorie Refeeding Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa
Medical stability restored significantly earlier; no increase seen in electrolyte abnormalities, adverse events
Investigational Drug May Prolong Survival in Patients With ALS
Median survival 6.5 months longer with initiation of PB-TURSO treatment compared with placebo
Neurologic Complications Seen in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Neurologic disorders tied to increased risk for in-hospital mortality
Autism, ADHD Linked to More Doctor, Hospital Visits by Age 1
Patterns of health care use before age 1 distinctive in autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Social Activity Tied to Integrity of Brain Structure in Older Adults
Greater integrity of gray matter seen on brain MRI in older adults with higher levels of social engagement
