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Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder 18.5 per 1,000 at Age 8
For children aged 4 years with ASD, 84 percent had a first evaluation at ≤36 months
Prophylactic Manual Acupuncture Reduces Migraine Days
Manual versus sham acupuncture resulted in greater reduction in migraine days, attacks
Prospective, Randomized Studies of AI Lacking in Medical Imaging
Many studies claiming artificial intelligence as good as humans are of poor quality, with high risk for bias
Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences launched virtual training website to protect workers
National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028
National health expenditures expected to represent 19.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2028
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Cut Dementia Risk in Seniors
Risks for dementia, probable Alzheimer disease, MCI not reduced by low-dose aspirin versus placebo
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Brain Changes
Greater amyloid burden seen in regions of the brain tied to Alzheimer disease
Recommendations Issued for Pediatric Abuse-Related Head Trauma
Recommendations for pediatricians include remaining vigilant for signs, consulting subspecialists
Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age
Drop in Episodic Memory Steeper With High Goal Disengagement
Cognitive decline worse for retired versus employed individuals with high goal disengagement, women
